Process Engineer: Drive Manufacturing Efficiency & Improvement

the-pivot-group-careers; Paw Paw (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Process Engineer in Paw Paw, MI to lead and optimize manufacturing processes in a dynamic West Michigan environment. You will drive efficiency, analyze data, and implement improvements across production teams.

With 3+ years in process engineering and Lean Six Sigma knowledge, you’ll develop SOPs, use SPC/Minitab/JMP, and collaborate with R&D, quality, and production to deploy new processes and equipment while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification recommended.
• Experience with SPC, data analysis, and process simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process deviations and quality issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other analytical tools to monitor process performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new processes and product introductions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, equipment, and materials to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality management systems.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SPC

JMP

Minitab

Aspen HYSYS

PRO/II

P&ID

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Process Engineer in Paw Paw, MI to lead and optimize manufacturing processes in a dynamic West Michigan environment. You will drive efficiency, analyze data, and implement improvements across production teams.

With 3+ years in process engineering and Lean Six Sigma knowledge, you’ll develop SOPs, use SPC/Minitab/JMP, and collaborate with R&D, quality, and production to deploy new processes and equipment while maintaining safety and regulatory standards.