Process Development Enginee

Process Development Engineer II – Diaper Manufacturing
Location: Jackson, MO 63755
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Duration: 12 Months
Schedule: 40 Hours/Week
Travel: 0–20%
Experience: 3–5 Years

Key Responsibilities

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  Design, optimize, and implement manufacturing process improvements.

  
  


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  Develop and implement technology-driven solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, scalability, and automation.

  
  


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  Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities for productivity, quality, cost, and reliability improvements.

  
  


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  Lead cross-functional teams through problem definition, technical design, implementation, and validation.

  
  


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  Troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues on high-speed manufacturing equipment.

  
  


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  Investigate equipment failures, operational risks, process issues, and production escalations.

  
  


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  Perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.

  
  


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  Develop and prioritize process and technology improvement roadmaps.

  
  


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  Design automated workflows and solutions to reduce manual processes and improve productivity.

  
  


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  Analyze manufacturing and operational data to support engineering decisions.

  
  


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  Provide technical guidance and training to engineers, analysts, technicians, and operations teams.

  
  


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  Support production teams in resolving technical and process escalations.

  
  


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  Identify gaps in manufacturing processes, technology, and operational systems.

  
  


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  Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

  
  


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  Develop and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and overall equipment performance.

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  3–5 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering, process development, or manufacturing engineering.

  
  


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  Hands-on experience with diaper manufacturing is strongly preferred/required.

  
  


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  Experience in high-speed consumer products, personal care, hygiene products, or similar manufacturing environments.

  
  


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  Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.

  
  


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  Experience diagnosing and resolving manufacturing equipment/process issues.

  
  


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  Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

  
  


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  Experience implementing process improvements, automation, or manufacturing efficiency initiatives.

  
  


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  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  
  


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  Data-driven approach to identifying and resolving manufacturing problems.

  
  


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  Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.

  
  


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  Strong communication and technical documentation skills.

  
  


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  Ability to work 100% onsite in Jackson, MO.