Job Description

Process / Project Engineer

Healthy Pet – Manufacturing Facility
Reports To: Head of Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt

Build It. Improve It. Own It.

Healthy Pet is looking for a technically rigorous Process / Project Engineer to drive manufacturing performance through structured problem solving, data analysis and disciplined project execution. This hybrid role integrates real-time process optimization with end-to-end capital project leadership inside a production environment.

The Process / Project Engineer will operate on the plant floor, diagnosing process variability, eliminating root causes of performance losses and implementing sustainable corrective actions. In parallel they will scope, justify and execute capital initiatives that improve throughput, yield, equipment reliability, safety, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

This position is designed for an engineer who wants measurable operational impact — applying engineering fundamentals, lean methodologies, and project management discipline to systematically elevate plant performance

What You’ll Own:

Manufacturing Performance

• Drive measurable improvements in throughput, yield, OEE, and waste reduction
• Stabilize and optimize production lines through data-driven root cause analysis
• Standardize and improve process documentation, controls, and operating parameters
• Act as the go-to technical resource for production and maintenance teams

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean and Kaizen initiatives that produce measurable business impact
• Identify and implement scalable solutions — not band-aids
• Support new product introductions and line expansions with strong technical execution

Capital & Improvement Projects

• Lead capital and process improvement projects from scope through startup
• Develop project charters, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
• Manage equipment selection, layout design, FAT/SAT, and commissioning
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and fully operational

What Sets You Apart

• You’re comfortable on the manufacturing floor — not just in meetings
• You can diagnose a process issue quickly and drive it to root cause resolution
• You’ve led capital projects and know how to hold vendors and timelines accountable
• You think in terms of KPIs, yield, and measurable results
• You bring structure to chaos without slowing down progress

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 4–8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience balancing process engineering and project leadership
• Strong understanding of production equipment, process controls, and plant operations
• Experience leading capital projects in a plant setting
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, MS Project

Work Environment

This role requires regular presence on the manufacturing floor. Occasional off-shift or weekend work may be required during project installations and major process changes. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Why Healthy Pet?

• High visibility impact
• Real ownership and autonomy
• Direct influence on plant performance and growth
• A leadership team that values execution
• Best in Class medical/dental/vision/short- and long-term disability/life insurance
• Voluntary FSA/life insurance/accident insurance
• Generous 401k matching plan
• 11 paid holidays per year/sick days/PTO