Remote Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Process Optimization

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Process Engineer to join a fully remote team focused on optimizing manufacturing processes for global facilities, including international sites. The role involves analyzing lines, identifying bottlenecks, and designing improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.

You will leverage data analysis and engineering principles to develop process enhancements, work with on-site teams for adoption, and monitor performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency with process modeling software (Aspen Plus, Arena) and statistical tools.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and autonomous project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Design and implement new or modified production processes to improve productivity and quality.
• Use process simulation and statistics to model performance and guide improvements.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and coordinate cross-functional implementation.
• Create documentation, SOPs, and training materials for new processes.
• Monitor performance and adjust processes for sustained benefits.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related)

Tools

Aspen Plus

Arena

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Process Engineer to join a fully remote team focused on optimizing manufacturing processes for global facilities, including international sites. The role involves analyzing lines, identifying bottlenecks, and designing improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.

You will leverage data analysis and engineering principles to develop process enhancements, work with on-site teams for adoption, and monitor performance.