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The Process Engineer partners cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, product development, customers, and other stakeholders to deliver measurable and sustainable results.\n\nKey Focus Areas\n\nProcess Engineering & Manufacturing Support (50%)\n\nChampion safe process design and operation by translating safety expectations, risk awareness, and accountability into process improvements that support a safer work environment.\nProvide technical and manufacturing support for existing and new products, processes, formulas, and equipment.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing issues using methodical, data-driven analysis and sound engineering judgment.\nMaximize process efficiency, capability, yield, and reliability while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.\nAnalyze process data, trends, and performance indicators to identify root causes, address variation, and sustain operating improvements.\nRecommend and implement enhancements to existing product lines, manufacturing methods, equipment, and operating procedures.\nCollaborate with production management and plant personnel to maintain a safe, stable, and high-performing production environment.\nCoordinate and train production personnel on trials, new products, process changes, and updated procedures.\n\nContinuous Improvement, Quality & Cost Optimization (30%)\n\nIdentify, prioritize, and execute opportunities that reduce manufacturing cost, improve quality, eliminate waste, and strengthen process performance.\nLead and support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives, using a structured framework to standardize systems and promote cost efficiency.\nConduct process capability studies, statistical process control analysis, design of experiments, and other technical evaluations to validate solutions and improve control.\nLead or coordinate cross-functional teams focused on improving products, processes, systems, and operating results.\nMonitor improvement results, confirm measurable impact, and establish controls that sustain gains over time.\nInterface with customers and internal partners to investigate complaints, resolve technical concerns, and deliver value-added solutions.\n\nProjects, Innovation & Organizational Collaboration (20%)\n\nDevelop and implement new manufacturing processes using appropriate technology to support innovation, product development, and business needs.\nUnderstand customer and product requirements and translate them into functional product and process designs.\nManage process improvement and capital projects from concept through implementation, including scope, justification, planning, budget, execution, startup, and results validation.\nPartner with product development teams to support trials and the transition from development to full-scale production.\nCommunicate project status, risks, recommendations, and results effectively to production personnel, technical partners, customers, and leadership.\nContribute engineering insight to long-term plant, equipment, and facilities planning initiatives.\n\nKey Attributes & Strengths\n\nAnalytical and methodical problem-solver who uses data to identify root causes and implement practical solutions\nStrong project leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities from concept through completion\nCollaborative communicator who can engage effectively with customers, leadership, technical teams, and production personnel\nContinuous improvement mindset focused on safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and sustainable results\nBusiness acumen in cost-benefit analysis, project justification, and strategic and tactical planning\nAdaptable and hands-on, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment\nEffective facilitator and presenter who can translate technical information into clear recommendations and action plans\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or a science-related field.\n3–5 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or product development preferred; individuals with less experience may be considered based on demonstrated capability.\nDemonstrated ability to apply engineering and scientific principles to solve manufacturing problems and drive improvements.\nSolid understanding of manufacturing environments, processes, procedures, and quality expectations.\nExperience leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple technical or improvement projects simultaneously.\nStrong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.\nAbility to perform cost-benefit analysis and support project planning, prioritization, and execution.\nWillingness to travel as needed.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience managing technical or capital projects, including budget development, planning, implementation, and startup.\nSix Sigma Green Belt certification or higher and proficiency with Minitab or comparable statistical analysis software.\nWorking knowledge of Lean principles, Kaizen methodology, and structured continuous improvement systems.\nExperience with coating processes, coating formulas, or coating equipment.\nExperience conducting design of experiments (DOE), process capability analysis, and statistical process control (SPC).\n\nM2SP\n\n*LI-MD1\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"M2s Group","rawCompany":"m2s group","city":"Appleton","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-03T14:13:09.205Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325510","title":"Paint and Coating Manufacturing","slug":"paint-and-coating-manufacturing"},{"code":"325130","title":"Synthetic Dye and Pigment Manufacturing","slug":"synthetic-dye-and-pigment-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, improving, and sustaining manufacturing processes that support safe, reliable, cost-effective, and high-quality plant operations. This role applies engineering and scientific principles to troubleshoot complex issues, optimize process capability and yield, lead capital and continuous improvement projects, and support the successful transition of new products and processes into full-scale production. The Process Engineer partners cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, product development, customers, and other stakeholders to deliver measurable and sustainable results.\n\nKey Focus Areas\n\nProcess Engineering & Manufacturing Support (50%)\n\nChampion safe process design and operation by translating safety expectations, risk awareness, and accountability into process improvements that support a safer work environment.\nProvide technical and manufacturing support for existing and new products, processes, formulas, and equipment.\nTroubleshoot and resolve complex manufacturing issues using methodical, data-driven analysis and sound engineering judgment.\nMaximize process efficiency, capability, yield, and reliability while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.\nAnalyze process data, trends, and performance indicators to identify root causes, address variation, and sustain operating improvements.\nRecommend and implement enhancements to existing product lines, manufacturing methods, equipment, and operating procedures.\nCollaborate with production management and plant personnel to maintain a safe, stable, and high-performing production environment.\nCoordinate and train production personnel on trials, new products, process changes, and updated procedures.\n\nContinuous Improvement, Quality & Cost Optimization (30%)\n\nIdentify, prioritize, and execute opportunities that reduce manufacturing cost, improve quality, eliminate waste, and strengthen process performance.\nLead and support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives, using a structured framework to standardize systems and promote cost efficiency.\nConduct process capability studies, statistical process control analysis, design of experiments, and other technical evaluations to validate solutions and improve control.\nLead or coordinate cross-functional teams focused on improving products, processes, systems, and operating results.\nMonitor improvement results, confirm measurable impact, and establish controls that sustain gains over time.\nInterface with customers and internal partners to investigate complaints, resolve technical concerns, and deliver value-added solutions.\n\nProjects, Innovation & Organizational Collaboration (20%)\n\nDevelop and implement new manufacturing processes using appropriate technology to support innovation, product development, and business needs.\nUnderstand customer and product requirements and translate them into functional product and process designs.\nManage process improvement and capital projects from concept through implementation, including scope, justification, planning, budget, execution, startup, and results validation.\nPartner with product development teams to support trials and the transition from development to full-scale production.\nCommunicate project status, risks, recommendations, and results effectively to production personnel, technical partners, customers, and leadership.\nContribute engineering insight to long-term plant, equipment, and facilities planning initiatives.\n\nKey Attributes & Strengths\n\nAnalytical and methodical problem-solver who uses data to identify root causes and implement practical solutions\nStrong project leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities from concept through completion\nCollaborative communicator who can engage effectively with customers, leadership, technical teams, and production personnel\nContinuous improvement mindset focused on safety, quality, cost, efficiency, and sustainable results\nBusiness acumen in cost-benefit analysis, project justification, and strategic and tactical planning\nAdaptable and hands-on, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic manufacturing environment\nEffective facilitator and presenter who can translate technical information into clear recommendations and action plans\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or a science-related field.\n3–5 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or product development preferred; 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