Process Engineer

A Berger; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Berger is seeking a Process Engineer to design, develop, and optimize manufacturing process flows and equipment concepts in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in advanced manufacturing environments and strong expertise in Lean practices, process flow optimization, and quality capabilities.

This high-impact role provides opportunities to work with world-class customers and offers strong career advancement potential within a global engineering leader.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in machining and advanced manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in Control Plans, FMEA, PFMEA, SPC, APQP & process validation.
• Proven experience preparing procedures, work instructions, and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize manufacturing process flows and equipment concepts.
• Champion Lean practices to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning for new and revised products.
• Mentor engineers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean practices

Process flow optimization

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Process Engineering & Manufacturing Excellence

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing process flows and equipment concepts
• Support RFQs by determining process requirements, cycle times, tooling, and capital needs
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) for new and revised products
• Champion Lean practices to eliminate waste and improve efficiency
• Drive corrective/preventive actions and structured problem solving (8D)
• Investigate, document, and verify improvements with measurable results
• Lead lean audits, training, and capability-building initiatives
• Stop production when necessary to protect quality.

Technical Leadership & Knowledge Transfer

• Mentor engineers and cross-functional teams as a subject matter expert
• Create SOPs, work instructions, and engineering documentation
• Conduct internal training on process improvement, lean, and quality tools

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, Operations, Materials & Sales on new programs
• Support engineering changes and capability builds for new business
• Provide continuous technical support for machining, mechanics, washing & packaging processes

What You Bring

• Engineering degree (or equivalent experience and exceptional technical mastery)
• 10+ years of experience in machining and advanced manufacturing environments
• Expertise in Lean, continuous improvement, process flow, and cycle time optimization
• Strong experience with Control Plans, FMEA, PFMEA, SPC, APQP & process validation
• Proven experience preparing procedures, work instructions, and technical reports
• Capable trainer, mentor, and change-leader across shop-floor and engineering teams
• Excellent communication, computer skills, and structured problem-solving ability

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join a global engineering leader with long-term stability
• Play a major role in shaping processes, capability & future investments
• Work on complex machining technologies with world-class customers
• High-impact, high-visibility role with strong career advancement potential

Be the Engineer Who Elevates Excellence.

If you’re ready to lead innovation, build capability, and strengthen world-class manufacturing performance, we’d love to meet you.