Process Engineer: Optimize Manufacturing & Lean Six Sigma

the-pivot-group-careers; Georgetown Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in West Michigan is partnering with manufacturers in Jenison, MI to identify a Process Engineer who can design, implement and optimize production processes for efficiency and cost reduction.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, SPC-based monitoring, documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs), and collaboration with R&D, production, and quality teams to enable new product introductions and process transfers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience using Lean, Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of process control systems and data acquisition.
• Experience with PFDs and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process deviations and product non-conformities.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Utilize SPC and data analysis to monitor process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful new product introductions and process transfers.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, equipment, and materials to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.

Skills

Process optimization

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Tools

PFDs

P&IDs

SPC

Instrumentation knowledge

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in West Michigan is partnering with manufacturers in Jenison, MI to identify a Process Engineer who can design, implement and optimize production processes for efficiency and cost reduction.

Responsibilities include root-cause analysis, SPC-based monitoring, documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, SOPs), and collaboration with R&D, production, and quality teams to enable new product introductions and process transfers.