About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

The Picking Platform Process Engineer will optimize manufacturing and picking platform processes to improve throughput, reduce cost, and maintain product quality. You will work as part of the line triad to support daily execution, continuous improvement, and new product introductions while leveraging digital analytics and IWS tools.

• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing and picking platform processes and optimize existing ones to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Analyze process performance, identify bottlenecks, and lead corrective actions to improve operational efficiency and throughput.
• Develop and execute process validation protocols (IQ, OQ, PQ) and ensure compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.
• Monitor process performance using statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and other data-analysis tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, production, quality assurance, maintenance) to support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare process documentation, SOPs, technical reports, and operator training materials.
• Evaluate and recommend equipment, automation, and materials to enhance process capabilities and product performance.
• Lead root cause analysis for process failures and implement preventive measures that follow Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Support daily direction setting, run-to-target execution, and data-driven performance reviews.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment (consumer goods, distribution, or similar preferred).
• Hands-on knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency with process simulation and data analysis tools.
• Experience using statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE).
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical troubleshooting approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations relevant to manufacturing operations.

Preferred (if applicable)

• Experience with IWS or similar integrated work systems.
• Familiarity with picking/distribution platform operations and automation.
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) or Lean training.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Job Schedule: Full time
• Job Segmentation: Entry Level
• Job Number: R000151473
• Starting Pay / Salary Range: $85,000 — $122,200 per year (range provided by the Confidential Client; actual pay depends on experience, location, and other non-discriminatory factors)

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Additional Details & Legal Notices

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Confidential Client participates in e-verify as required by law.
• Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.
• If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please contact Careertakes so accommodations can be considered.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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