Process Engineer

Overview

Introducing Prime Controls

Established in 1991, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

What You Will Do

The Process Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing or business processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to enhance production workflows, troubleshoot issues, and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Design, evaluate, and improve manufacturing or operational processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develop and implement process control strategies to ensure consistency in production.
• Analyze process data to identify inefficiencies and recommend solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams (production, quality, maintenance, R&D) to troubleshoot process issues.
• Optimize workflow layouts, equipment utilization, and resource allocation.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and automation technologies to improve productivity.
• Conduct root cause analysis for process failures and develop corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. Work closely with the safety team to ensure compliance.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing and refining production processes.
• Train operators and production staff on new or updated processes.
  
  

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or related experience).
• Experience: 2-5+ years in process engineering, manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in process modeling and simulation tools (AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and production planning.
• Strong understanding of Lean, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and Industry 4.0 technologies is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Primarily works in a manufacturing or industrial facility.
• May require hands-on work on the production floor and occasional office tasks.
• Requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, or overtime based on production demands.
  
  

The Preferred

• Certifications: Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), Lean Manufacturing, PMP.
• Industry Experience: Automotive, aerospace, electronics, contract manufacturing, or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience with process validation, statistical process control (SPC), and DOE (Design of Experiments).
  
  

What We Offer

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Generous PTO
• Numerous culture events
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k matching and more!
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.