Process Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in Athens, TX (Job ID 10096333)

Description

Every day, Kelly Engineering connects professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. We currently have an exciting contract opportunity with one of our leading clients!

Title: Process Engineer
Location: Athens, TX
Duration: 12 months +        
Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)
Pay: $60.00 - $90.00/hour (depending upon experience)


Overview

• Will be at the forefront of transforming manufacturing operations by unlocking efficiency, minimizing waste, and driving measurable cost savings across multiple facilities.
• Will lead data-driven initiatives that optimize production systems and align with our strategic business goals.
• Through close collaboration with cross-functional teams and hands-on mentorship of plant personnel, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, empowering teams to reach new heights of performance and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization and Efficiency: You will optimize plant performance by evaluating process efficiencies, conducting time and capacity studies, and using data-driven insights to improve labor and equipment utilization. You will also identify opportunities to eliminate waste and reduce production costs through detailed workflow analysis and lean methodology.

 

• Continuous Improvement and Lean Initiatives: You will lead process improvement initiatives using A3 problem-solving, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping to drive operational efficiency and impact. You will also deploy and sustain MIQ lean transformation and Smithfield Way principles, supporting long-term cultural and organizational change through strategic improvement efforts

 

• Training, Coaching, and Change Management: You will participate in and facilitate training workshops that drive operational and cultural improvements across the organization. You will also mentor teams on lean practices and continuous improvement methodologies, empowering them to adopt sustainable, high-performance habits.

 

• Technology Integration and Systems: You will assist in evaluating and implementing new equipment and technologies to enhance operational efficiency, while monitoring installations to ensure alignment with budget and technical specifications.

 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You will collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance on equipment, Robotics/Automation and corporate leadership to standardize processes and promote alignment across the organization. You will also enhance cross-departmental decision-making by strengthening data integrity and ensuring consistent information flow

 

• Compliance, Reporting, and Sustainability: You will support compliance audits and ensure the long-term sustainability of implemented improvements, maintaining accountability across operations. You will also deliver regular updates and strategic reports to senior leadership, while advancing environmental sustainability through initiatives that reduce energy consumption, water usage, and waste.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; will consider candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Medical Device Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
• Open to Manufacturing, Process, or Industrial Engineers
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and A3 problem-solving
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor
• Strong planning, project management, organizational, and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with Molding, grinding, and/or packaging processes is a plus

Additional Information

• Contract to direct opportunity for the right candidate

• Applicants must be U.S Citizen, Green Card holder, or Permanent Resident. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not accepted at this time.

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Please contact Taryn Carbone (taryn.carbone@kellyengineering.com) for immediate consideration.
 

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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