Process Engineer

NR Consulting; Slingerlands (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NR Consulting is seeking a Process Engineer II in Slingerlands, NY to lead process improvements and optimize manufacturing operations. The role requires 3–6 years of experience in manufacturing/process engineering and a strong foundation in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, analyzing production data, supporting Kaizen events, and collaborating across Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering teams to drive continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM (Master's preferred).
• 3–6 years of process/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), ERP/MRP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with CAD or process simulation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Analyze production data to improve efficiency, quality, material flow, and productivity.
• Support Kaizen events, 5S, Kanban, SPC, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve inspection processes, tooling, and manufacturing workflows.
• Support capital projects through ROI analysis and business case development.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering teams.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process analysis

SOP development

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

CAD tools

Process simulation tools

Job description

We are seeking a Process Engineer II with 3–6 years of manufacturing/process engineering experience to lead process improvements, optimize manufacturing operations, and support production excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, process analysis, SOP development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Analyze production data to improve efficiency, quality, material flow, and productivity.
• Support Kaizen events, 5S, Kanban, SPC, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve inspection processes, tooling, and manufacturing workflows.
• Support capital projects through ROI analysis and business case development.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or STEM (Master's preferred).
• 3–6 years of process/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), ERP/MRP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with CAD or process simulation tools is a plus.