Process Development Engineer - Lean, Six Sigma & Automation

The Recruiting Pros; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

TheRecruiting Pros is seeking a Process Development Engineer in Charlotte, NC to define and design new processes and improve existing ones. You will apply Six Sigma principles in a Lean manufacturing setting to optimize performance in healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and durable goods sectors.

Responsibilities include designing processes for liquid/solid chemicals, equipment specs, plant layouts, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Travel about 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in industrial/manufacturing/mechanical/chemical/electrical engineering (required).
• 3–5 years in continuous flow manufacturing of liquids or powders.
• Six Sigma Certification preferred.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments (pharma/chemicals/foods).
• Ability to balance multiple priorities across schedules, personnel, materials, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain efficiency of production-related equipment and processes.
• Observe and propose improvements to procedures and equipment.
• Collaborate with operations and materials development teams.
• Design processes for mixing and packaging of liquids/solids.
• Specify equipment for chemical manufacturing and plan plant layouts.
• Assist with modifications and installation of lab equipment.
• Communicate with internal/external customers clearly and professionally.
• Evaluate quotes and coordinate with contractors on equipment selections.
• Institute quality metrics to monitor processes.
• Build a maintenance program to keep production equipment running efficiently.
• Train personnel in equipment function and safe use.
• Monitor operations to ensure EH&S compliance in a cost-effective manner.
• Exercise strategic thinking and problem solving.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Execution skills

MS Office

Education

B.S. in industrial/manufacturing/mechanical/chemical/electrical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

TheRecruiting Pros is seeking a Process Development Engineer in Charlotte, NC to define and design new processes and improve existing ones. You will apply Six Sigma principles in a Lean manufacturing setting to optimize performance in healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and durable goods sectors.

Responsibilities include designing processes for liquid/solid chemicals, equipment specs, plant layouts, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Travel about 10% is expected.