Entry Level Process Engineer Jobs in Louisiana (NOW HIRING)

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Shreveport, LA

The Production/Manufacturing Engineer develops, optimizes, and maintains manufacturing processes that meet business needs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role focuses on process layout, execution of capital expenditure projects, and continuous improvement initiatives within a defined value stream. The Process Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, reduce defects, and support environmental, health, and safety objectives in a growing industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, document, and maintain manufacturing processes that align with business requirements for efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Design and refine process layouts to improve material flow, productivity, and ergonomics within the value stream.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute capital expenditure (CapEx) projects from concept through implementation, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and timeline targets.
• Apply project management skills to organize tasks, manage resources, track progress, and communicate status for process-related projects.
• Participate in workshops focused on process improvement and operational excellence within the assigned value stream.
• Conduct cycle time analysis, including monthly analysis of value stream cycle times, to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform takt time analysis to align production rates with customer demand and ensure balanced workflows.
• Carry out capacity analysis to understand equipment and labor capabilities and support decisions on staffing, equipment, and scheduling.
• Lead or support root cause analysis activities with the quality team to identify sources of defects and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives by identifying, assessing, and helping to eliminate or reduce EHS risks within the assigned value stream.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles and statistical analysis to enhance process performance.
• Develop and update work instructions and related process documentation to ensure consistent execution and training of production personnel.
• Perform time studies to measure task durations, optimize work methods, and improve process efficiency.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience as a Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in process engineering, including developing, documenting, and improving manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and support capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and tools to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Experience conducting statistical analysis to evaluate process performance and drive data-based decisions.
• Expertise in root cause analysis techniques to identify and eliminate sources of defects and process variation.
• Experience performing time studies to evaluate work content and optimize processes.
• Ability to create and maintain clear work instructions and process documentation.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD software for process layout and related engineering tasks.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering or a related technical field.
• Ability to create process efficiency and improve productivity within manufacturing operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience participating in and contributing to cross-functional workshops focused on process improvement.
• Familiarity with value stream analysis, including cycle time, takt time, and capacity analysis.
• Exposure to working closely with quality teams on defect reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering practices, including layout optimization and workflow design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and EHS teams.
• Ability to thrive in a growing industry and adapt to evolving business needs.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment within a strong and growing industry. The Process Engineer works on the production floor and in office or engineering spaces, engaging regularly with operations, quality, and EHS teams. The work involves analyzing production lines, observing processes, conducting time studies, and implementing improvements directly in the value stream. Standard manufacturing technologies, tools, and equipment are used, along with engineering and design software such as SolidWorks. The environment emphasizes safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration, offering exposure to a variety of processes and opportunities to drive meaningful operational enhancements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shreveport, LA.

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $40.86/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Shreveport,LA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026.

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