Senior Process Engineer

Australia-Employment; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K + match

Job summary

Jobot in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead process engineering, automation, and continuous improvement across the site. You will develop the technical strategy, guide capital projects, and coach a growing engineering team on lean practices.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership on the manufacturing floor, data-driven decision making, and delivering measurable performance gains in safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial)
• Five+ years of manufacturing process engineering experience
• Previous leadership experience managing engineering/technical teams
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and capital equipment projects

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's Process Engineering, Technical, and Automation functions and develop a high-performing engineering team
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, throughput, and efficiency
• Evaluate manufacturing processes to reduce waste, improve reliability, and boost productivity using Lean and Six Sigma
• Drive process capability improvements via PFMEA, process validation, risk assessments, and statistical analysis
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation (Control Plans, Standard Work, process control procedures)
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Why) and data-driven tools
• Analyze production metrics, scrap, and quality trends to implement corrective actions
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Finance to improve plant performance
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure robust manufacturing processes
• Identify automation opportunities and capital improvements to increase capacity
• Develop capital equipment plans and manage projects from concept to startup
• Manage equipment suppliers and project timelines to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Use KPIs to prioritize improvements and drive measurable results
• Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Senior Process Engineer

$95000 - $130000 per year | St. Louis, MO | On-site | Permanent

Our client is a global leader in the food service manufacturing space!

For more than 100 years, our client has been a trusted leader in the foodservice equipment industry, delivering innovative solutions that help customers improve operational efficiency, food quality, and the overall guest experience. As a global manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, our client designs and produces industry-leading cooking, holding, serving, and production solutions used in restaurants, education, healthcare, convenience retail, and other foodservice environments worldwide.

Why join us?

• $95K - $130K
• Great career growth potential!!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K + match

Job Details

Senior Process Engineer

Location: Charleston, IL

Lead Engineering. Drive Continuous Improvement. Shape the Future of Manufacturing.

Are you an engineering leader who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, developing teams, and driving operational excellence?

We're looking for a Senior Process Engineering to lead the technical and process engineering function at our St. Louis, MO manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for manufacturing process optimization, automation, continuous improvement, capital projects, and technical team development.

You'll work alongside plant leadership to improve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability while helping shape the long-term technical strategy of the facility. If you're passionate about Lean Manufacturing, capital improvements, and leading teams through meaningful change, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead the site's Process Engineering, Technical, and Automation functions while developing a high-performing engineering team.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, throughput, delivery performance, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve reliability, and increase productivity using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Drive process capability improvements through PFMEA, process validation, risk assessments, and statistical analysis.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including Control Plans, Standard Work Instructions, and process control procedures.
• Lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, and other data-driven tools.
• Analyze production metrics, scrap, customer feedback, and quality trends to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Finance to improve plant performance.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts to ensure successful launches with robust manufacturing processes.
• Identify automation opportunities and equipment improvements that increase plant capacity and operational performance.
• Develop capital equipment plans, prepare business cases, and manage projects from concept through installation and production startup.
• Manage equipment suppliers, contractors, and project timelines to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Use manufacturing data and KPIs to prioritize improvement initiatives and drive measurable business results.
• Foster a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Five or more years of manufacturing process engineering experience.
• Previous leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and capital equipment projects.

Preferred Experience

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• PFMEA, Control Plans, and Design for Manufacturability
• Capital project management
• Blueprint reading and GD&T
• Manufacturing process validation
• AutoCAD, Power BI, and Microsoft Office
• Root cause analysis tools including 8D, 5 Why, and SMED

What Makes You Successful

• A hands-on leader who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor and coaching teams.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects while balancing daily operational priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Passion for continuous improvement and developing people.
• Ability to influence change and drive measurable operational results.

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