Senior Process Engineer

Talent Wave Associates; St. Martinville (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates seeks an experienced Process Engineer to drive manufacturing improvements, lead engineering teams, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges. The role emphasizes advancing processes, implementing equipment changes, and ensuring robust documentation and compliance.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in process engineering/R&D within manufacturing, strong data-analysis skills, and familiarity with ISO 9000 and SPC methods to support

Qualifications

• 8+ years of process engineering and/or R&D experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis methods and tools; JMP or Minitab experience.
• Experience in advanced manufacturing or technology development setting.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and SPC tools.
• Excellent data analysis and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and equipment improvements to meet manufacturing metrics.
• Manage and guide a team of engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical issues and develop robust processes.
• Initiate and lead equipment or process changes using established procedures.
• Develop and document processes for optimal product performance.
• Conduct investigations into process issues and define corrective actions.
• Evaluate new equipment proposals according to standards.
• Lead local task forces and project teams, including change management.
• Maintain safety procedures and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Leadership

Process engineering

Quality improvement

Change management

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Engineering or Physical Science degree

Tools

JMP

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Join our client's team to spearhead innovative manufacturing processes that enhance efficiency and performance. This role involves leading process and equipment improvements, managing engineering teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to overcome technical challenges.

In this position, you will be responsible for advancing manufacturing processes and ensuring the successful implementation of equipment or process changes.

• Lead improvement projects to achieve manufacturing metrics.
• Manage and guide a team of engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical issues and develop robust processes.
• Initiate and lead equipment or process changes using established procedures.
• Develop and document processes for optimal product performance.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into process issues.
• Evaluate new equipment proposals according to standards.
• Define and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Adhere to safety procedures and maintain good housekeeping standards.
• Lead local task forces and project teams.
• Influence decisions up to the director level globally.
• Manage technical staff up to senior engineer level.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Engineering or Physical Science, or equivalent.
• Over 8 years of process engineering and/or R&D experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis methods and tools; experience with JMP or Minitab.
• Experience in an advanced manufacturing or technology development setting.
• Familiarity with materials analysis methods for troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to lead small technical teams, including goal setting and performance management.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering techniques.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and SPC tools.
• Proficient in Six Sigma and quality improvement skills.
• Excellent data analysis and collection skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and statistical software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Expertise in driving projects through change management systems.
• Expertise in engineering test/experimental design and result interpretation.