Process Engineer

Michael Page; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Safety-focused environment

Professional development

Job summary

MPI seeks a Lead Reliability Engineer to drive reliability initiatives in a high-volume metals manufacturing environment. You will partner with production and maintenance to enhance equipment performance and reduce downtime, delivering capital projects and continuous improvements.

The role focuses on predictive and preventative maintenance, RCA, and cross-functional leadership to achieve operational excellence. Strong engineering background and hands-on floor presence are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience improving equipment reliability and maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering support to production and maintenance teams.
• Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and efficiency.
• Develop and implement predictive and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Drive root cause analysis and structured problem solving for recurring issues.
• Manage capital and expense projects from scope through execution.
• Coordinate engineering design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for maintenance projects.
• Monitor reliability metrics and process performance indicators.
• Conduct FMEA and reliability-centered maintenance activities.
• Develop maintenance plans and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with maintenance teams on predictive maintenance protocols.
• Lead cross-functional teams to reduce downtime and improve operations.
• Maintain SOPs and maintenance strategies, ensuring safety/compliance.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Predictive maintenance

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Manufacturing process optimization

Data analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

PLC programming

Job description

Lead reliability, process improvement, and capital project initiatives within a high-volume metals manufacturing environment. Partner closely with production and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and drive continuous operational excellence.

Our client is a leading manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, industrial, and transportation markets through advanced metals processing operations. Their facility is focused on safety, reliability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, with significant investment in process optimization, equipment performance, and employee development.

Description

• Provide process engineering support to production and maintenance teams to achieve plant performance goals
• Lead initiatives to improve equipment reliability, uptime, and manufacturing efficiency
• Develop and implement predictive and preventative maintenance strategies
• Drive root cause analysis and structured problem-solving efforts for recurring equipment and process issues
• Manage capital and expense projects from scope development through execution
• Coordinate engineering design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting for maintenance and reliability projects
• Monitor and analyze reliability metrics, machine efficiency data, and process performance indicators
• Conduct equipment criticality assessments, FMEA, and reliability-centered maintenance activities
• Develop equipment maintenance plans and continuous improvement initiatives
• Work with maintenance teams to establish predictive maintenance protocols and best practices
• Lead cross-functional teams focused on reducing downtime and improving operational performance
• Maintain and update SOPs, maintenance strategies, and process documentation
• Ensure compliance with engineering, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Support implementation of new technologies and reliability-focused manufacturing improvements
• Maintain an active presence on the production floor to support operations and troubleshoot issues

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of process engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience improving equipment reliability, maintenance programs, and process performance
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies
• Project management experience involving manufacturing equipment or process improvements
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Understanding of predictive and preventative maintenance practices
• Experience conducting FMEA, reliability assessments, or maintenance strategy development preferred
• Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial manufacturing processes preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Hands-on approach with a strong safety and operational mindset

Job Offer

• Competitive salary with career advancement opportunities
• High-impact engineering role within a leading manufacturing organization
• Opportunity to lead reliability, capital improvement, and operational excellence initiatives
• Collaborative environment focused on safety, innovation, and continuous improvement

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.