Senior Process Engineer

LHH is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client near Lebanon, IN. This is an opportunity to join a growing organization and to make a strong impact in on their process engineering team as well as new product development, tooling, and more. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $110,000-125,000 per year plus bonus and includes comprehensive medical insurance plans, generous Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan. ***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas*** JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Develop effective manufacturing processes by evaluating product requirements and designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment to ensure desired results Monitor and improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow while optimizing space and equipment layout Lead continuous improvement efforts to boost efficiency, cut costs, and reduce scrap Manage multiple projects, set schedules and timelines with action items, determine resource needs, manage budgets, and adhere to compliance standards Identify new and creative solutions to resolve complex issues during the manufacturing process Identify and resolve process operating problems, investigate equipment failures, draft follow-up action reports, and share technical assistance with workers on the floor Conduct root cause analysis of quality issues during manufacturing process and diagnose and resolve issues with machinery and tooling Apply industry knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, and tooling, and materials and collaborate with production associates Collaborate with the New Product Development Team on new launches and provide guidance regarding how to overcome production issues and how to effectively implement improvements to the manufacturing process Stay abreast of industry developments and integrate new techniques, technologies, and processes Handle additional duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager QUALIFICATIONS ***NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENT: Must have 5+ years of plastics manufacturing experience and be knowledgeable regarding the characteristics of plastic materials*** Bachelor Degree in Engineering is highly preferred Minimum of 5 years of process engineering and/or manufacturing engineering experience within a manufacturing setting is required Must have experience working on the production floor with various types of plastic manufacturing equipment Ideal candidates will have experience developing tooling for manufacturing equipment Must possess the ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams/schematics Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills Must possess strong analytical, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills Must be a highly motivated, self-starter who is able to succeed with little supervision Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively work as part of a cross-functional team ***Company will not sponsor applicants for Work Visas*** If you or someone in your network fit this profile and would like to apply for this Senior Process Engineer position located near Lebanon, IN then please submit your application alongside your resume using the link in this posting. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Created: 2024-10-30