Process Engineer Manager Jobs in Smithtown, NY (NOW HIRING)

$130000 - $180000 per year | Stamford, CT | Hybrid | Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer to lead capital equipment projects that support manufacturing growth, improve operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement within a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing projects from concept through production startup, including equipment selection, process design, installation, commissioning, and optimization. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on engineering leader with strong project management experience and a passion for improving manufacturing performance while maintaining the highest safety standards.

$130,000 - $180,000 per year depending on Experience

• Remote Work with 30% Travel to Projects
• Room for Growth
• Excellent Benefits
• 401k
• PTO and Paid Holidays

• Lead capital equipment projects from concept, design, and procurement through installation, commissioning, and production startup.
• Evaluate manufacturing capacity and identify equipment investments that support business growth and operational excellence.
• Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for capital equipment, including extrusion, material handling, conveying systems, blending, automated packaging, robotics, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare RFQs and evaluate vendor proposals, technical capabilities, pricing, and project timelines.
• Manage equipment procurement, vendor relationships, and project budgets.
• Coordinate equipment installation, rigging, utility connections, startup activities, and production validation.
• Oversee facility modifications involving electrical systems, compressed air, chilled water, process cooling, and material handling infrastructure.
• Analyze manufacturing performance and implement process improvements to increase throughput, reduce waste, improve quality, and maximize equipment efficiency.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to support continuous improvement and OEE initiatives.
• Ensure all capital projects comply with OSHA, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, NFPA, ANSI, and other applicable safety standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture by integrating safe design principles into every phase of project execution.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience managing capital equipment projects within plastics, chemical, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience with plastics processing technologies such as extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, or similar manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience leading equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and manufacturing startups.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process optimization, equipment validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, LOTO procedures, machine guarding, NFPA, ANSI, and industrial safety requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

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