Process Engineer - Manufacturing - 1st

 Process Engineer (Manufacturing) - 1st Shift

 Location: Omaha, NE
 Schedule: 1st Shift  6 am to 2:30 pm
 Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

 Salary: up to $75,000
 Travel: Up to 20% supporting multiple U.S. facilities

Position Overview

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Process Engineer to support and optimize operations across multiple production sites. This role is focused on developing scalable manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent quality and safety standards.

This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a production environment and can lead process improvement initiatives while collaborating across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and sustain manufacturing processes and production methods
• Create and maintain APQP documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Standard Work, and Work Instructions
• Perform process validation and qualification to ensure consistent, high-quality output
• Design and improve processes in alignment with OSHA safety standards and operational requirements
• Align production capabilities with customer demand and capacity planning needs
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Analyze production data to reduce cycle times, improve workflows, and increase efficiency
• Support capital projects, including cost justification, equipment selection, and implementation
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, and operator training
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and production teams
• Communicate process changes effectively and drive stakeholder alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Production Engineering, or related field
    OR
• 3 to 5 years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience

Required Experience:

• Process design, development, and continuous improvement
• APQP methodologies and documentation
• Lean manufacturing tools and principles

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Details

• Environment: Manufacturing and production setting
• Leadership: No direct reports, however responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives and project teams

Core Competencies

• Process optimization and continuous improvement
• Data analysis and root cause problem-solving
• Project management and execution
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Safety and quality focus

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Hands-on engineer comfortable on the production floor
• Detail-oriented with strong process documentation discipline
• Proven track record of driving measurable operational improvements
• Effective at leading initiatives without direct authority
• Strong communicator who can influence across departments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Profit sharing and tuition reimbursement

Search Keywords / Alternate Titles - Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Engineer, Operations Engineer, Plant Engineer

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• Life and disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits

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