Process Engineer - Lean CI & NPI for Global Packaging

We Help Recruit Talent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Career progression

Global exposure with leading customers

Engineering-led culture

Job summary

We Help Recruit Talent is seeking an experienced Process Engineer for our Bay Area operation. The role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

You will blend hands-on manufacturing engineering with project management and cross-functional collaboration to deliver practical solutions. A degree in engineering and Lean experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and process development.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and project management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Support the launch of new products from concept through to production.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for waste reduction and process improvement.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Design and improve manufacturing work instructions, process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with production, quality, sales and customers to resolve technical challenges.
• Assist with tooling, fixtures and equipment improvements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or production issues.
• Help optimise plant layout, material flow and manufacturing methods.
• Ensure engineering activities comply with health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Production Engineering

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

We Help Recruit Talent is seeking an experienced Process Engineer for our Bay Area operation. The role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement across the facility.

You will blend hands-on manufacturing engineering with project management and cross-functional collaboration to deliver practical solutions. A degree in engineering and Lean experience are preferred.