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Director of Process Engineering

knowhirematch-1State College, Pennsylvania, United States
On-site Full-time $180K/yr - $200K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior Level Manager

Qualifications

RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)Extensive experience in Process Engineering within:Consumer products manufacturing orHigh-speed, high-volume manufacturing environmentsRobust hands-on engineering background with the capability to operate at both plant and strategic levelsProven experience in leading and developing engineers (formal or informal leadership experience required)Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification (minimum Green Belt) requiredAdvanced data analysis and problem-solving skillsDemonstrable ability to coach, mentor, and cultivate technical teamsExperience in the paper industry is a plus, but not mandatory

About the job

Director of Process Engineering

Consumer Products Manufacturing

Location: State College, PA (on-site)

Compensation: $180,000 – $200,000 base salary

Position Type: Newly Created | Full-Time

Position Overview

We are excited to announce a newly created leadership position for a Director of Process Engineering at a prominent and expanding consumer products manufacturer. This organization operates three manufacturing plants within the region, with two located on the same campus, and is committed to enhancing operational stability and growth.

The Director of Process Engineering will initially function as a hands-on individual contributor with significant enterprise-level influence. As the role evolves, this leader will have the opportunity to build and manage a team of Process Engineering Managers and Engineers.

The primary mission is to stabilize, standardize, and continuously enhance process engineering capabilities across all three plants, thereby driving performance, reliability, and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead process engineering strategy across three manufacturing facilities
  • Evaluate, streamline, and stabilize existing process engineering systems and workflows
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, and process reliability
  • Collaborate with Plant Leadership, Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to achieve sustainable enhancements
  • Oversee capital and process-related projects as necessary
  • Develop and establish engineering best practices, standards, and performance metrics
  • Utilize data and analysis to identify gaps, measure performance, and inform decision-making
  • Coach, mentor, and develop engineering talent as the team expands
  • Gradually accept formal leadership responsibilities over Managers and Engineers

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required)

Extensive experience in Process Engineering within:

  • Consumer products manufacturing or
  • High-speed, high-volume manufacturing environments

Robust hands-on engineering background with the capability to operate at both plant and strategic levels

Proven experience in leading and developing engineers (formal or informal leadership experience required)

Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certification (minimum Green Belt) required

Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills

Demonstrable ability to coach, mentor, and cultivate technical teams

Experience in the paper industry is a plus, but not mandatory

About knowhirematch-1

Join a well-established and thriving consumer products manufacturer that is dedicated to growth and operational excellence. With three manufacturing plants in the region, this company is investing in both expansion and stability to enhance its market position.

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