Process Engineer

Elevait Solutions; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevait Solutions, based in Hemlock, MI, seeks a Process Engineer to join a global solar manufacturing operation providing hands-on engineering support on the manufacturing floor. You will troubleshoot equipment, product, and process issues, drive root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve quality, uptime, and throughput.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 2+ years of manufacturing process experience.

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical engineering or a related STEM field.
• 2+ years of professional process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, industrial, or plant environments.
• Proven ability to identify equipment, product, process, or operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering support on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot equipment, product, process, and operational issues.
• Analyze data, observations, and process conditions to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend, implement, and verify corrective actions to improve quality, uptime, throughput, and process stability.
• Support equipment start-up, troubleshooting, commissioning, qualification, and process optimization.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and vendors to resolve issues and sustain improvements.
• Maintain procedures, standard work, and technical documentation.
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Manufacturing floor troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering or related STEM field

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineer

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Hemlock, MI

Shift: On-site, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contract duration: 6 months, with potential to extend. Occasional off-shift or extended hour support may be required.

Interview Process: Initial phone or video screening, followed by a panel interview with project and team members. Local candidates preferred; non-local candidates willing to relocate on their own may be considered if local candidates aren't available, and may be asked to come onsite before final selection.

Client Overview

This role sits within a global materials science and technology company's solar manufacturing operation, providing hands on engineering support to keep equipment, product, and process performance on track.

Top 3 Skills

• Manufacturing floor troubleshooting
• Root cause analysis and corrective action
• Data analysis and process improvement

What You'll Do

• Provide hands on engineering support on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot equipment, product, process, and operational issues
• Analyze data, observations, and process conditions to identify root causes and improvement opportunities
• Recommend, implement, and verify corrective actions to improve quality, uptime, throughput, and process stability
• Support equipment start up, troubleshooting, commissioning, qualification, and process optimization
• Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and vendors to resolve issues and sustain improvements
• Maintain procedures, standard work, and technical documentation
• Communicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders

What We Need From You

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or another STEM field
• 2 or more years of professional process engineering experience in a manufacturing plant
• Hands on experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or plant environment
• Demonstrated ability to identify equipment, product, process, or operational issues and implement corrective actions
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and cross functional teamwork skills

Preferred / Bonus

• Experience with root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, or other continuous improvement methods
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems, process controls, and data analysis tools
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor engaging with operators

About Elevait

Elevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk.