Process Engineer

FPC Franchise; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical support at their new facility in Chester, South Carolina. The role demands optimizing cost, quality, productivity, and reliability through continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include operating fiberglass coating lines, resolving process issues, and collaborating with the engineering team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering and 3-5 years of relevant experience, especially in fiberglass manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in wet-formed fiberglass mat process or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated fiberglass coating lines to meet production targets.
• Resolve process problems through continuous improvement activities.
• Develop standard work and provide training for consistent plant processes.
• Commission new production equipment and monitor modifications.
• Collaborate with engineering and management to improve plant efficiency.

Skills

Process improvement

Technical leadership

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Job description

Job Opening: Process Engineer

Location: Chester, South Carolina

Recruiting Firm: Confidential

Recruiting Agency: FPC of Decatur

Salary: $100,000 – $110,000

Summary of Job:

The purpose of this position is to provide technical process engineering support at a new facility in Chester, South Carolina. The Process Engineer will report to the Plant Manager and lead the process engineering team to ensure the site’s success. The main responsibilities include optimizing cost, quality, productivity, and reliability through continuous improvement activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor automated fiberglass coating lines to meet production targets
• Resolve process problems through continuous improvement activities
• Develop standard work and provide training to ensure consistent plant processes
• Commission new production equipment, monitor modifications, upgrades, and troubleshoot existing processes
• Collaborate with Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Production Manager to improve plant efficiency
• Measure, test, and evaluate product characteristics
• Manage process changes from conception to successful product manufacturing
• Provide technical leadership for environmental monitoring and control processes
• Work closely with quality control and maintenance teams
• Identify root causes and recommend corrective actions

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering
• 3-5 years of hands-on process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in wet-formed fiberglass mat process or similar industries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong technical writing skills and attention to detail