Process Engineer - Manufacturing Efficiency & Reliability

The Intersect Group; Salem (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group is seeking a Process Engineer to stabilize, improve, and advance plant operations in a manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot hands-on while driving strategic projects that boost throughput, reduce waste, and enhance equipment reliability, partnering with leadership and cross‑functional teams across the plant.

Ideal candidates will apply lean principles, possess strong data analytics, and lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, and production capabilities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/chemical/industrial engineering or management preferred.
• Experience in process safety and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Experience with capital projects and equipment improvements.
• Lean manufacturing principles and data-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain SOPs with operators and staff.
• Lead incident reviews, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Recommend improvements aligned with safety, quality, and cost goals.
• Provide facilities engineering support and standards adherence.
• Collaborate with R&D to transition projects to manufacturing.
• Use statistical analysis and SPC to validate process capability.
• Conduct audits and drive continuous improvement and uptime.
• Manage capital projects, contractors, and major shutdown planning.

Skills

Statistical analysis

SPC tools

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Data mining

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Engineering Management Preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC ladder logic

Job description

The Intersect Group is seeking a Process Engineer to stabilize, improve, and advance plant operations in a manufacturing setting. You will troubleshoot hands-on while driving strategic projects that boost throughput, reduce waste, and enhance equipment reliability, partnering with leadership and cross‑functional teams across the plant.

Ideal candidates will apply lean principles, possess strong data analytics, and lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, and production capabilities in a