process engineer

Process Engineer - Greater Waverly, Iowa AreaDirect Hire On-Site $65,000 - $85,000/year

We're partnering with a growing manufacturing company in the greater Waverly, Iowa area to find a Process Engineer who will support production operations, troubleshoot issues, and lead process improvement initiatives in a chemical or food manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support process and capital engineering projects at the facility

• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and vendor coordination

• Oversee ongoing production operations and direct plant personnel on assigned jobs

• Collaborate on SOP development and equipment/process training for operators

• Identify and implement process improvement strategies and resolve bottlenecks

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, maintenance, and customer project teams

• Act as a technical lead for select customer accounts

• Ensure safety and compliance across all projects and tasks

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field - OR - 10+ years of comparable experience in engineering roles

• 1-5+ years of experience in a food or chemical manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with ISO, QSR/GMP standards and quality practices preferred

• Hands-on experience with process scale-up, equipment installation, and technical support

Additional Details:

• Location: On-site role in the Waverly, IA area (no remote work)

• Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

• Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 per year (based on experience)