Process Engineer/ Specialist

Job Summary

The Process Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing and industrial processes to enhance safety, operational efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality consistency. The role encompasses process design, troubleshooting, performance analysis, documentation, and automation. The role is expected to lead and support initiatives in process improvement, quality control, and project management, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and operational

excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, product quality, and workplace safety.
• •Identify and implement cost-effective process improvements that minimize waste and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes, technologies, and equipment.
• Continuously monitor and analyze process data to identify trends and recommend solutions for ongoing improvement.
• Conduct process capability studies and apply statistical analysis to support data-driven decision-making and achieve production targets.
• Perform detailed evaluations of existing manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and recommend effective solutions.
• Design and implement process optimization strategies aimed at reducing cycle times, improving product quality and increasing throughput.
• Work closing with engineering, production and quality assurance teams to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and work instructions.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPI’s) such as cycle time, yield, and scrap rate, and develop strategies to meet or exceed targets.
• Implement process control measures, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), to ensure consistent product quality and minimize variation.
• Provide technical support and trouble shooting expertise to resolve process-related issues and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide training and support on new processes, procedures, and equipment to ensure successful adoption and sustained performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries. Ensure timely reporting of near misses, hazardous conditions, and first aid incidents to the proper HSE staff, and collaborate on preventive initiatives.
• Enforce corporate HSE policies and ensure compliance with ISMS, ISO 9001 standards and facility specific guidelines and all employees complete the proper and required training.
• Support and review accident/incident investigations, implement corrective actions and participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities and regular inspections, as needed.
• Lead and continuously improve the 5S program to maintain clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Support the environmental sustainability efforts and metrics in alignment with corporate goals.

Continuous Improvement and Compliance

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality and productivity.
• Participate in audits, management of change reviews to ensure compliance and drive operations excellence. Identify and resolve root causes of non-conformances and discrepancies in production data using structured problem-solving methods.
• Support the development, implementation and enforcement of standardized work instructions and task analyses to promote consistency and reduce variability.

Job Requirements

• Completion of college or university degree in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial or similar), required.
• Experience in Process Optimization Techniques, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, preferred.
• 5 plus years of experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with problem solving and statistical analysis, preferred.
• Strong understanding of production planning, lean manufacturing, and quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, 5S)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and MES systems (e.g., HYDRA)
• Comfortable with digital tools for scheduling, reporting, and performance tracking

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected]

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