Process Engineer (Mid-level or Sr)

You will partner closely with plant leadership, operations teams, and cross functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and drive measurable results in uptime, quality, and cost optimization. The organization operates across multiple business units serving both consumer and industrial markets, with a strong focus on manufacturing reliability, quality, and continuous improvement.

Process Engineer - Manufacturing Industry 
Location: Salem, MO - Local candidates only
Compensation: $110-$115K + Bonus
Type: Direct Hire

Company Overview
A private equity backed global consumer goods and ingredients platform with over 1B in annual revenue is continuing to invest in growth, operational excellence, and innovation. The organization operates across multiple business units serving both consumer and industrial markets, with a strong focus on manufacturing reliability, quality, and continuous improvement. This is an environment where autonomy is encouraged, leadership is accessible, and high visibility allows professionals to make meaningful contributions quickly.

Role Summary
The Process Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring safe, stable, and efficient manufacturing operations across multiple facilities. This individual will lead process improvement initiatives, troubleshoot complex production challenges, and support capital and operational projects that directly impact performance.

This role blends hands on engineering, project ownership, and strategic problem solving. You will partner closely with plant leadership, operations teams, and cross functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, implement improvements, and drive measurable results in uptime, quality, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities
• Analyze plant operations data to improve process stability, reliability, and efficiency
• Collaborate with plant managers and operators to identify and resolve production challenges
• Lead root cause analysis, incident reviews, and corrective action implementation
• Develop and improve SOPs to enhance consistency and operational performance
• Support and manage capital projects including equipment upgrades and facility improvements
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve throughput
• Conduct plant audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and continuous improvement
• Partner with R and D, supply chain, and finance teams to support process optimization and business initiatives

Key Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field
• 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment with process improvement focus
• Proven experience transitioning processes from development to full scale production
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Hands on experience with capital projects, equipment design, or process optimization
• Familiarity with PLC systems, 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks, and data analysis techniques is preferred
• Experience with statistical analysis, process control, and manufacturing data interpretation is a plus
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across operations, engineering, and leadership teams
• Self driven and adaptable with the ability to operate independently in an evolving environment

Call to Action
If you are looking for a high impact engineering role where you can take ownership, influence outcomes, and grow within a fast evolving organization, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your resume and contact information to The Intersect Group to learn more.