About this opportunity
PEG Staffing & Recruiting lists this Process Engineer opportunity in columbus, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize manufacturing processes, and support operational excellence efforts. This role will focus on improving productivity, reducing waste, increasing throughput, and enhancing overall plant performance while also supporting capital equipment projects and facility improvements across multiple U.S. locations.
What You'll Do
Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and safety
Lead scrap reduction, yield improvement, and productivity initiatives
Troubleshoot production issues and identify process improvements
Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
Support equipment installations, capital projects, and operational upgrades
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to improve plant performance
Facilitate root cause analysis, Kaizen events, and process optimization efforts
Travel up to 20% to support projects at other facilities
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
5+ years of manufacturing, process engineering, or continuous improvement experience
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and project management skills
Experience within metals manufacturing, stamping, fabrication, processing, or industrial production environments preferred
Lean Manufacturing experience required; Six Sigma experience is a plus
Experience supporting equipment installations, process improvements, and capital projects
Why Consider This Opportunity?
High visibility role with direct impact on operations
Opportunity to lead meaningful process improvement and CAPEX initiatives
Exposure to multiple facilities and manufacturing operations
Strong culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
Long-term growth potential within a stable organization
If you enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and driving measurable results in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to connect with you.
Worksite address
columbus, MS, 39701, US
Who can apply
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