Process Engineer: Lead Capital Projects & Improvement

Jobot; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Process Engineer in Warrensburg, Missouri to lead capital projects and drive continuous improvement across production operations. You will leverage manufacturing engineering expertise to optimize processes, improve throughput and quality, reduce waste, and support long‑term operational excellence within a globally recognized organization.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing engineering, process optimization, project management, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years engineering experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years leading process or equipment improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage approved engineering and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Analyze production processes and identify opportunities to improve throughput, quality, safety, ergonomics, flexibility, and cost efficiency.
• Develop, implement, and sustain manufacturing process improvements that support operational goals.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting assistance to maintenance, operations, and engineering teams.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment performance, reliability, and lifecycle requirements while recommending upgrades and improvements.
• Coordinate equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to execute engineering initiatives and achieve project objectives.
• Utilize root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Support standardization efforts and best‑practice implementation across multiple production operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators and recommend actions to improve overall equipment effectiveness and production performance.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process optimization

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

ITAR compliant

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Process Engineer in Warrensburg, Missouri to lead capital projects and drive continuous improvement across production operations. You will leverage manufacturing engineering expertise to optimize processes, improve throughput and quality, reduce waste, and support long‑term operational excellence within a globally recognized organization.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing engineering, process optimization, project management, and cross‑functional