Job Description

Job Description

Process Engineer (NEW GRADUATES)

Location: Monticello, IN

Schedule: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $55,000–$60,000 base + sign-on bonus (relocation assistance available, not full relo)

We are a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in custom, die-cut and converted flexible components serving highly regulated and high-tech industries, including medical, electronics, and automotive. With nearly 60 years in business and manufacturing operations across the U.S. and Asia, we are a technology-driven, growth-oriented organization expanding both our capabilities and physical footprint.

This facility supports a rapidly growing medical-focused division and operates in a family-owned, close-knit environment where hands-on engineering, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued.

We are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support new product introductions, process optimization, and continuous improvement within a growing manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, curiosity, and a desire to work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams in a custom manufacturing environment.

The Process Engineer will play a key role in evaluating new parts, developing efficient manufacturing processes, troubleshooting existing jobs, and supporting facility expansion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacturing Process Development

• Analyze new parts and collaborate with engineering and sales to determine the most efficient manufacturing processes
• Set up jobs to establish proof of process and validate manufacturability
• Support approximately 3–4 new part introductions per month, including tooling, BOM accuracy, SOPs, and initial production setup
• Troubleshoot existing processes alongside operators and supervisors to stabilize and improve difficult or complex jobs
• Adjust machine processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety
• Collect and analyze data to support process improvements and document results

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred; other engineering disciplines considered)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing mindset
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (basic 2D/3D modeling experience preferred)
• Solid mathematical foundation with basic understanding of statistics and data analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Curiosity, initiative, and a continuous improvement mindset

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