Process Engineer

Category: Light Industrial
Location: Kernersville, NC 27284
Pay: $54,000.00 Annually
Posted: 1 week ago
Status: Open

Description

Process Engineer


Are you the engineer who sees a production problem and thinks, “There has to be a better way”? If you enjoy troubleshooting, improving processes, reducing waste, and working directly with production teams, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

We’re recruiting for a Process Engineer with an established manufacturer of innovative materials serving aerospace, thermal protection, and industrial applications. This hands-on role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, solving production challenges, supporting new products, and driving quality, efficiency, and cost improvements.


Company Profile

Our client is an established manufacturer focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Engineers work closely with production and leadership in a professional, team-oriented manufacturing environment.


What's in it for you?

Enjoy paid time off, medical, dental and vision insurance, additional voluntary benefits, and a 401(k) with company match to help take care of today while planning for tomorrow.


Process Engineer Details:

  • Direct Hire position
  • $54,000.00 to $94,000.00 /annually
  • Full Time work available
  • First Shift (Monday through Friday from 08:00am to 05:00pm)
  • Improve production processes, cycle times, productivity, and costs
  • Monitor manufacturing performance and identify improvement opportunities
  • Conduct process and product audits and recommend corrective actions
  • Troubleshoot production and process issues
  • Support new product development and implementation
  • Lead quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Partner with manufacturing leadership on schedules, materials, and production issues
  • Provide technical direction, coaching, and training to operating teams

Process Engineer Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related field) required
  • Manufacturing engineering, process optimization, or quality experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement
  • ERP, CMMS, or EAM experience preferred
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, leadership, and communication skills
  • Ability to read technical drawings, procedures, and work instructions
  • Applicant may be subject to a background check
  • Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.


How to Apply:

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Greensboro, NC

5 Oak Branch Dr

Greensboro, NC 27407

(336) 547-1994

greensboro.nc@elwoodstaffing.com



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