Product Process Engineer

JMJ PHILLIP; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

JMJ PHILLIP in Manchester, CT seeks a Product Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, driving quality and productivity across cross-functional teams.

You will support product launches, validate processes, reduce waste, and lead root cause analyses. The role offers exposure to Lean and Six Sigma concepts in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and process improvement techniques.
• Experience with root cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Evaluate production methods and recommend process improvements to reduce waste and increase performance.
• Establish standardized work instructions and process documentation.
• Support new product introductions from concept through production.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Validate manufacturing processes and ensure production readiness.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization using Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Drive initiatives to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams to resolve production challenges.
• Monitor process performance and implement improvements based on production data.
• Assist with equipment selection, installation, and process validation.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support process audits, documentation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with quality teams to maintain product consistency and reliability.
• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to achieve operational goals.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate technical recommendations effectively.
• Support ongoing engineering and operational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Product Process Engineer to support the development, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. This role is ideal for an engineering professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, improving production efficiency, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality products and successful product launches.

Position Responsibilities

Process Development

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Evaluate production methods and recommend process improvements to reduce waste and increase performance.
• Establish standardized work instructions and process documentation.

Product Launch Support

• Support new product introductions from concept through production.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure successful product launches.
• Validate manufacturing processes and ensure production readiness.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process optimization using Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Drive initiatives to improve cycle times, reduce scrap, and enhance operational efficiency.

Production Support

• Provide technical support to manufacturing teams to resolve production challenges.
• Monitor process performance and implement improvements based on production data.
• Assist with equipment selection, installation, and process validation.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support process audits, documentation, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with quality teams to maintain product consistency and reliability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with production, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to achieve operational goals.
• Participate in project meetings and communicate technical recommendations effectively.
• Support ongoing engineering and operational improvement initiatives.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and process improvement techniques.
• Experience with root cause analysis, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Certifications (Preferred, but not Required)

• Lean Manufacturing Certification.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).
• Additional engineering or quality-related certifications.

What the Role Offers

• Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000 annually.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative engineering environment with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and product innovation.

Why Manchester?

Manchester offers a strong manufacturing and engineering community with opportunities to work on innovative products and advanced production technologies. The area provides an excellent balance of career growth, affordability, and quality of life, making it an attractive location for professionals seeking long-term career development in a collaborative and dynamic environment.