Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Protective Industrial Products • North Charleston, SC • 1d ago

Company: PIP Global Safety

Location: North Charleston South Carolina

Job Summary:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be a key contributor in the optimization and control of manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement projects, providing expert troubleshooting support, and leading cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong analytical and communication skills to develop solutions and deliver results across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Process Improvement & Controls:

Utilize Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) and Lean principles to identify root causes of manufacturing issues, minimize process variability, and improve overall operational performance.

Lead the design, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and control strategies.

Establish and maintain statistical process control (SPC) techniques to ensure high-quality production standards.

Troubleshooting & Support:

Provide expert-level, hands-on support for complex process and equipment troubleshooting.

Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers and maintenance staff to develop their problem-solving capabilities.

Analyze production data to identify trends, diagnose potential problems, and proactively develop solutions.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

Drive results by collaborating with maintenance to prioritize work orders, implement improvements, and enhance equipment reliability.

Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and R&D teams to align process development with strategic business goals.

Provide clear and concise communication to all levels of the organization, from front-line operators to senior management, using reports and presentations.

Process Safety Management (PSM) and Compliance (Preferred):

Support and coordinate activities related to Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, including participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews.

Ensure processes and projects comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and quality standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO).

Technical Skills (Preferred):

Possess a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to assist with process automation, programming, and troubleshooting.

Experience in the chemical industry, with a solid understanding of chemical processing, equipment, and safety protocols. Develop comprehensive scopes of work (SOWs) for projects, including project justification, objectives, deliverables, tasks, and resource requirements.

Lead and execute process-related capital projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.

Work with stakeholders to prioritize project activities and manage risks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.

A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a chemical or similar process-intensive industry.

Demonstrated experience with process control and hands-on troubleshooting.

Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) is highly desirable.

Proven project management skills, with experience developing project scopes and delivering successful projects.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment and influence cross-functional groups.

Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) is a strong plus.

Knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation systems is a plus.

Protective Industrial Products (PIP) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

At PIP Global Safety, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and valued. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind, and we strive to ensure that employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Employment practices and policies may be subject to variation based on applicable laws and regulations in different countries and jurisdictions.

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