Product & Process Improvement Engineer

JFC Staffing Companies; York (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Office + manufacturing floor exposure

Passport travel for site visits

Job summary

Confidential Client is seeking a Product & Process Improvement Engineer to own initiatives from conception to results on the shop floor. You will analyze complex systems and implement cost-saving changes across engineering and operations, collaborating across departments to deliver measurable business impact.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, CAD proficiency with 3D modeling and 2D drawings, and strong change-control and data analysis skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or closely related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Track record of reducing costs via product modifications or process improvements.
• Proficiency with CAD tools including 3D modeling and 2D drawings.
• Strong documentation skills and experience with change control processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to present data-driven insights.
• Hands-on thinker with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize opportunities to reduce costs across materials, labor, scrap, warranty, and supplier expenses.
• Perform teardown analyses, BOM reviews, labor assessments, and supplier benchmarking to locate improvement areas.
• Lead value engineering and design-to-cost modifications while preserving quality.
• Improve manufacturability using DFM/ DFA, standard work, and lean/Kaizen practices.
• Coordinate engineering change orders and support implementation on the shop floor.
• Collaborate with sourcing to evaluate alternatives and conduct technical reviews.
• Support DFMEA/PFMEA activities addressing risks tied to changes.
• Develop clear business cases and executive updates; monitor realized savings.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Change control

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

3D modeling

2D drawings

Job description

Are you a driven engineer passionate about enhancing manufacturing processes and driving tangible cost savings? We're working on behalf of a confidential client seeking a Product & Process Improvement Engineer who thrives on analyzing complex systems, streamlining designs, and implementing impactful changes on the shop floor. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of projects from conception to results, delivering measurable improvements across both engineering and operational functions. If you're someone who enjoys solving practical problems, collaborating across departments, and making a direct business impact, this position could be the perfect fit.

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical field
• Over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
• Proven success in reducing costs via product modifications or process enhancements
• Proficiency in CAD, including 3D modeling and creating detailed 2D drawings
• Strong documentation skills and experience with change control processes
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, comfortable presenting data-driven insights
• Hands-on thinker with excellent cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Seek out and prioritize opportunities to reduce costs in materials, labor, scrap, warranty, and supplier expenses
• Use teardown analysis, BOM review, labor assessments, and supplier benchmarking to quantifiably identify improvement areas
• Lead value engineering initiatives and design-to-cost modifications that preserve quality and performance
• Enhance manufacturability through DFM/DFA principles, standard work practices, and lean/Kaizen methodologies
• Coordinate engineering change orders and support seamless implementation on the manufacturing floor
• Collaborate with sourcing to evaluate alternative parts and suppliers, and conduct technical reviews
• Support DFMEA/PFMEA activities, proactively addressing potential risks tied to change projects
• Develop clear business cases and executive updates; monitor and validate the realized savings

Perks & Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent employment with direct hire status
• Blend of office-based engineering work and hands-on manufacturing floor exposure
• Occasional travel requiring a passport for site visits or supplier meetings

Note: This is a W2 role only. EOE.