Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Location: Sumter, South Carolina, United States

Salary Range: USD $66,000 – $108,000 (commensurate with experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations through process improvement, capital project execution, and equipment optimization. This role plays a key part in achieving departmental and plant objectives related to capacity expansion, quality improvement, waste reduction, and cost efficiency.

The Process Engineer reports to the Manufacturing Unit Technical Leader and manages multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage machine improvements and capital equipment projects
• Provide mechanical design expertise and troubleshooting support
• Guide maintenance and operations staff in troubleshooting mechanical systems, including cam-driven mechanisms, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Support manufacturing operations by identifying issues and driving solutions
• Coordinate cross-functionally with equipment vendors, R&D, and plant departments
• Manage moderate to large-scale engineering projects requiring extensive coordination
• Prepare and manage capital appropriation requests and control project expenditures
• Ensure compliance with established safety standards during equipment operation and modification
• Complete or oversee engineering designs, drawings, calculations, and specifications
• Recommend vendors and manage contractor selection and performance
• Implement capital equipment or process modifications, including installation, debugging, and training of production personnel
• Maintain all associated documentation, including validations, operating procedures, preventive maintenance schedules, engineering change notifications, and spare parts lists
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing equipment, including setup, adjustment, and performance improvement
• Achieve targeted cost reductions and operational efficiency improvements
• Maintain accountability for spending within approved program budgets

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineering Supervisor
• Direct support personnel during equipment installation, modification, or removal
• May provide functional guidance to other engineers as required

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related discipline
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Work Environment & Safety Requirements

• Smoke-free campus; smoking, electronic smoking devices, marijuana, and tobacco products are not permitted on company property
• Jewelry, false eyelashes, press-on fingernails, and dermal piercings are not permitted on the production floor; dermal piercings must be covered if present
• Steel-toe, non-slip safety shoes are required on the production floor

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.