Process Engineer

Michael Page; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Leadership role in reliability and OEE

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Process Engineer in Lititz, PA to support production and maintenance teams in achieving plant performance goals. You will lead reliability initiatives, manage capital projects, and optimize processes on the production floor.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical engineering and at least 3 years in manufacturing with strong root-cause analysis, CAD proficiency (AutoCAD), and knowledge of maintenance practices and PLC systems.

Qualifications

• 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 and maintenance programs.
• 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 with FMEA, reliability assessments, or maintenance strategy development.
• Knowledge of PLC systems and industrial manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

PLC systems knowledge

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title

Job 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

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.

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on Offer

Competitive salary with career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits

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

Job summary:

Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing

Sub Sector: Production, Manufacturing

Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing

Where: Lititz

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Alexander Tveter

Job Reference: JN-082026-7090855