Process Engineer: Lean, Capex & NPD Impact (Onsite)

Placon Corporation; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on role

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Stable onsite schedule

Job summary

Placon Corporation is seeking a dependable Process Engineer for our Plymouth, MN facility to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced GMP manufacturing environment. This role focuses on developing reliable processes, supporting new product development, and reducing variability through Lean, Six Sigma, and data analysis.

You will qualify new products, support capital projects, and maintain ISO quality system alignment while collaborating with planning and design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in manufacturing with machines and equipment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement methods.
• Ability to learn ERP and QMS systems and apply data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Devise and execute plans to qualify new products and materials.
• Support capital equipment projects as on-site process and equipment expert.
• Improve production efficiency by analyzing process control trends and troubleshooting issues.
• Use Lean and Six Sigma tools to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collect data and present recommendations in formal reports and presentations.
• Coordinate with planning and design teams to meet product and tooling deadlines.
• Create and maintain technical documents, specifications, and data sheets.
• Establish product standards for material, labor, and equipment.
• Maintain understanding of ISO quality systems related to process development.
• Write proposals for capital expenditures and obtain approvals.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Process improvement

Data analysis

Excellent communication

Project management

Lean, Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or related engineering

Tools

ERP systems

QMS systems

Job description

Placon Corporation is seeking a dependable Process Engineer for our Plymouth, MN facility to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced GMP manufacturing environment. This role focuses on developing reliable processes, supporting new product development, and reducing variability through Lean, Six Sigma, and data analysis.

You will qualify new products, support capital projects, and maintain ISO quality system alignment while collaborating with planning and design teams.