Process Engineer (Mid-level or Sr)

The Intersect Group; Salem (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group is seeking a Process Engineer in Salem, MO to lead process improvements across multiple manufacturing facilities. The role focuses on safe, stable operations, solving production challenges, and guiding capital projects that improve uptime, quality, and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with plant leadership and operations teams to drive measurable performance gains, applying lean principles and data-driven problem solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing with process improvement focus.
• Experience transitioning processes from development to full scale production.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plant operations data to improve process stability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with plant managers and operators to identify and resolve production challenges.
• Lead root cause analysis, incident reviews, and corrective action implementation.
• Develop and improve SOPs to enhance consistency and operational performance.
• Support and manage capital projects including equipment upgrades and facility improvements.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve throughput.
• Conduct plant audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and continuous improvement.
• Partner with R&D, supply chain, and finance teams to support process optimization and business initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC systems

Job description

Process Engineer - Manufacturing Industry

Location: Salem, MO - Local candidates only

Compensation: $110-$115K + Bonus

Type: Direct Hire

Company Overview

A private equity backed global consumer goods and ingredients platform with over 1B in annual revenue is continuing to invest in growth, operational excellence, and innovation. The organization operates across multiple business units serving both consumer and industrial markets, with a strong focus on manufacturing reliability, quality, and continuous improvement. This is an environment where autonomy is encouraged, leadership is accessible, and high visibility allows professionals to make meaningful contributions quickly.

Role Summary

The Process Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring safe, stable, and efficient manufacturing operations across multiple facilities. This individual will lead process improvement initiatives, troubleshoot complex production challenges, and support capital and operational projects that directly impact performance.

This role blends hands on engineering, project ownership, and strategic problem solving. You will partner closely with plant leadership, operations teams, and cross functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and drive measurable results in uptime, quality, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze plant operations data to improve process stability, reliability, and efficiency
• Collaborate with plant managers and operators to identify and resolve production challenges
• Lead root cause analysis, incident reviews, and corrective action implementation
• Develop and improve SOPs to enhance consistency and operational performance
• Support and manage capital projects including equipment upgrades and facility improvements
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve throughput
• Conduct plant audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and continuous improvement
• Partner with R and D, supply chain, and finance teams to support process optimization and business initiatives

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment with process improvement focus
• Proven experience transitioning processes from development to full scale production
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Hands on experience with capital projects, equipment design, or process optimization
• Familiarity with PLC systems, 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks, and data analysis techniques is preferred
• Experience with statistical analysis, process control, and manufacturing data interpretation is a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across operations, engineering, and leadership teams
• Self driven and adaptable with the ability to operate independently in an evolving environment