Process Engineer

Job Title: Process EngineerIndustry: ManufacturingLocation: Hemlock, MIShift: On-site, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contract duration: 6 months, with potential to extend. Occasional off-shift or extended hour support may be required.Interview Process: Initial phone or video screening, followed by a panel interview with project and team members. Local candidates preferred; non-local candidates willing to relocate on their own may be considered if local candidates aren't available, and may be asked to come onsite before final selection.Client OverviewThis role sits within a global materials science and technology company's solar manufacturing operation, providing hands on engineering support to keep equipment, product, and process performance on track.Top 3 SkillsManufacturing floor troubleshootingRoot cause analysis and corrective actionData analysis and process improvementWhat You'll DoProvide hands on engineering support on the manufacturing floor to troubleshoot equipment, product, process, and operational issuesAnalyze data, observations, and process conditions to identify root causes and improvement opportunitiesRecommend, implement, and verify corrective actions to improve quality, uptime, throughput, and process stabilitySupport equipment start up, troubleshooting, commissioning, qualification, and process optimizationPartner with operations, maintenance, quality, engineering, and vendors to resolve issues and sustain improvementsMaintain procedures, standard work, and technical documentationCommunicate findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholdersWhat We Need From YouBachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or another STEM field2 or more years of professional process engineering experience in a manufacturing plantHands on experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or plant environmentDemonstrated ability to identify equipment, product, process, or operational issues and implement corrective actionsStrong analytical, problem solving, and cross functional teamwork skillsPreferred / BonusExperience with root cause analysis, Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, DOE, or other continuous improvement methodsFamiliarity with manufacturing systems, process controls, and data analysis toolsMechanical aptitude and willingness to spend time on the manufacturing floor engaging with operatorsAbout ElevaitElevait Solutions was founded by veterans who believe that how you treat people is the only thing that actually matters in this industry. We're a team that stays in your corner before, during, and after placement. We show up for the communities we work in, we tell you the truth, and we work hard to make sure every placement is a good fit for both sides. If that sounds like the kind of team you want behind you, we'd like to talk.Elevait is a certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, has over 100,000 LinkedIn followers, and was named a top company for hiring veterans by U.S. Veterans Magazine. We'd encourage you to check us out directly on our website and LinkedIn rather than just taking a recruiter's word for it.Buzzwordsprocess, troubleshooting, root, cause, analysis, corrective, data, improvement, manufacturing, engineeringTop 3 LinkedIn Job TitlesProcess EngineerManufacturing EngineerManufacturing Process EngineerInternal Market Recap (Client: Corning, Solar Manufacturing, Hemlock, MI)Pay PositioningThis req's candidate facing range, $30.92 to $41.02/hr, lines up closely with the Hemlock, MI specific Process Engineer I salary average of $81,186/yr (about $39/hr). Broader Michigan Process Engineer averages run higher overall, $80,202 to $114,172/yr ($38 to $55/hr) depending on the source, with senior roles considerably higher. This req's range is competitive against the local Hemlock/Midland benchmark specifically, similar to the pattern seen on the equivalent Tolleson, AZ req for this same Corning role.Competitive LandscapeDow, DuPont, Corteva Agriscience, General Motors, Nexteer Automotive, Hemlock Semiconductor, BASF, Chemours.Contractor to FTE TrendsThis is a 6 month contract with potential to extend, not stated as a guaranteed conversion path. Frame it to candidates as a defined term engagement with a real chance of extension.Selling Points and Watch OutsGenuinely hands on, floor based engineering work with real ownership over corrective actions and process improvements, not a desk bound analyst roleCorning's solar manufacturing operation is a growing, differentiated part of the business, a strong resume line even though the client name can't be shared with candidates in writingLocal candidates are explicitly preferred, and non-local candidates would need to relocate on their own dime, which will limit the realistic candidate pool to the Great Lakes Bay Region (Saginaw/Midland area)Role may require occasional off-shift or extended hour support to meet operational or project needs, worth setting expectations beyond a strict 8-5 scheduleConsiderable time is spent walking and standing on the production floor, not a desk job, worth confirming this fits the candidate's expectationsCandidate ProfileAn early to mid career process engineer with a STEM bachelor's degree and 2+ years of hands on manufacturing process engineering experience, comfortable spending significant time on the production floor troubleshooting equipment and process issues. Likely coming from a chemical, semiconductor materials, or general industrial manufacturing background in the Great Lakes Bay Region.Sourcing ChannelsTarget current process and manufacturing engineers at the competitor chemical and materials companies listed above, especially Dow and DuPont given their large Midland presence, LinkedIn searches combining a STEM engineering degree with manufacturing floor troubleshooting language, and Great Lakes Bay Region manufacturing community groups.LinkedIn Location CoverageHemlock sits in Saginaw County in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, roughly midway between Saginaw and Midland, connected via MI-46 and US-10 to the surrounding towns.Location Type Est. drive time from Hemlock LinkedIn recognition confidence Hemlock Suburb Anchor Low Saginaw City 15 to 20 min High Midland City 15 to 20 min High Freeland Suburb 10 to 15 min Low Merrill Suburb 10 min Low Chesaning Suburb 15 to 20 min Low Bay City City 30 min Medium Frankenmuth Suburb 25 to 30 min Medium Flint City 50 to 55 min (borderline) HighBest metro area optionSaginawBest city/suburb optionsMidlandBay CityBroad LinkedIn location coverage listSaginawMidlandBay CityFrankenmuthFlintLean LinkedIn location coverage listHemlockSaginawMidlandBay CityBoolean Search String("process engineer" OR "manufacturing engineer" OR "manufacturing process engineer") AND (troubleshooting OR "root cause" OR "corrective action" OR "data analysis" OR "process improvement") AND (Lean OR "Six Sigma" OR SPC OR DOE OR commissioning OR qualification)