Process Engineer

ITAC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k & ESOP

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Professional Development

Job summary

ITAC seeks a hands-on Process Engineer on a 12-month contract, fully on-site with our client located in Nashville, TN. This seconded position means ITAC employs you while you work at the client site, with ITAC providing ongoing support, resources, and benefits.

You will optimize manufacturing processes, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives on the plant floor, collaborating closely with operations teams and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required; 3+ years in manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on engineering role focusing on process optimization and OEE.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations and plant personnel.
• Identify process improvements on the production floor and drive operations excellence.
• Analyze data to identify losses and optimize performance; implement corrective actions.
• Support OEE initiatives and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Process engineering

Manufacturing operations

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Job description

This is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but work full-time on assignment with one of our clients. While day-to-day responsibilities will be managed on-site with the client, ITAC provides ongoing support, resources, and benefits as your employer. This position is full time 12-month contract work and requires the employee to be on the client's Nashville, TN site. Please only apply if these requirements are agreeable to you.

We are seeking a hands‑on Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic production environment. This role serves as a dedicated engineering resource focused on optimizing manufacturing processes, improving equipment effectiveness, troubleshooting production issues, and partnering closely with operations teams on the plant floor.

The Process Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the organization's ongoing manufacturing transformation, including the planned transition of production operations from Nashville, Tennessee to a newly constructed facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. This position offers significant visibility, leadership exposure, and career development opportunities within a growing engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations, production leads, and plant personnel.
• Spend significant time on the production floor identifying process improvements and driving operational excellence.
• Analyze manufacturing data to identify losses, inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.
• Support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes, equipment issues, and production challenges in real time.
• Utilize Power BI and other analytical tools to develop dashboards, monitor performance metrics, and communicate findings.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support Integrated Work System (IWS) methodologies and continuous improvement programs.
• Diagnose root causes of process losses and develop sustainable solutions.
• Assist with operational readiness activities related to the future facility transition.
• Participate in daily direction‑setting meetings and communicate project updates to stakeholders.
• Work effectively with personnel across all levels of the organization, from operators to plant leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in a production environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience supporting plant operations and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and drive process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Experience using data analytics tools and creating performance dashboards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an FDA‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience with OEE metrics, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficiency with Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Experience within automotive, consumer products, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401k & ESOP
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long‑Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development
• Wellness Program
• Safety Incentive Program
• 24/7 Chaplain Care