Process Engineer in Charleston

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProcess Engineer

Location: Charleston, SC

Salary: $105,000 - $110,000 per year

Note: Candidates must be U.S. or hold a valid Green Card to be considered for this position.

About the Role

Our client, a North American leader in their manufacturing niche, is seeking a Process Engineer to join their largest facility in Charleston, SC. This role is ideal for a team-oriented professional with a proven track record of success who is committed to improving safety, quality, and productivity while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Process Engineer will play a key role in developing teams, enhancing processes, and delivering measurable value to the marketplace.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Drive and manage safety initiatives throughout the plant

• Ensure corporate engineering standards are achieved and maintained

• Act as a process expert and catalyst for continuous improvement

• Propose, sponsor, and lead projects to improve product performance, reduce costs, improve yields, or reduce cycle time using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

• Develop teams to:

  1. Achieve results

  2. Exhibit teamwork

  3. Demonstrate self-sufficiency

  4. Communicate effectively

• Ensure team members have all necessary resources and information for self-sufficiency

• Utilize statistical analysis to address process concerns and performance gaps

• Ensure Control Plans are effectively implemented to maintain process stability

• Monitor process performance to meet objectives in safety, first-pass quality, and productivity

• Provide leadership and support in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities, including data collection, maintenance planning, and process improvement

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Industrial Engineering

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational skills, including multitasking and time management

• Ability to interface with internal teams, customers, and suppliers, acting as a coach and trainer

• Experience leading cross-functional teams to drive safety, quality, and productivity improvements

• Ability to create or revise process documentation such as Control Plans, FMEAs, JSAs, and Standard Work instructions

• Proficient in MS Office products

• Experience with Minitab is beneficial but not required

• Familiarity with TPM principles

• Maintenance experience a plus

• Demonstrated commitment to:

  • Zero-incident safety culture

  • Teammate engagement

  • Active teamwork

  • Continuous improvement practices

• Ability to travel as required

Why Join

This is a career-defining opportunity for engineers looking to make a measurable impact within a high-performing manufacturing environment. The role offers the chance to develop teams, optimize processes, and contribute to the continued success of a market-leading organization.

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