Compensation Range:
$97,200 - $147,500Job Title: Operations Process Engineer
Location: Amesbury, MA (100% Onsite)
Company: Munters
Salary: $97,200 - $147,500 Annually
Job Summary:
The Operations Process Engineer is responsible for supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, improving production processes, increasing equipment reliability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the Wheel Plant. This role works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to maximize safety, throughput, yield, and equipment uptime.
The engineer serves as a hands-on technical resource for production, leading root cause investigations, implementing process improvements, supporting new equipment integration, and developing sustainable manufacturing processes that improve operational performance and support business growth.
Operations & Production Support
- Provide daily technical support to manufacturing operations to improve safety, quality, throughput, and yield.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts for process, equipment, and production-related issues.
- Analyze production performance and identify opportunities to reduce downtime, scrap, and process variation.
- Support 24/7 manufacturing operations by developing sustainable corrective actions to recurring issues.
- Work closely with production leadership to identify and eliminate operational bottlenecks.
Process Improvement & Manufacturing Excellence
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on capacity, cycle time reduction, labor efficiency, and waste elimination.
- Develop and implement process controls, standard work, and manufacturing best practices.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing, problem-solving tools, and data analysis to improve operational performance.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective action investigations related to quality and production concerns.
- Monitor key manufacturing metrics and develop action plans to achieve performance targets.
Equipment Reliability & Engineering Support
- Support equipment commissioning, startup, and validation activities.
- Partner with Maintenance and Engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
- Lead equipment improvement projects and support future capital investments.
- Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders on equipment upgrades and process modifications.
- Support automation and controls troubleshooting when required.
New Process & Product Introduction
- Support introduction of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and products into production.
- Develop operating procedures, training materials, and process documentation.
- Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and R&D to ensure successful implementation of process changes.
Required Technical Skills
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production engineering, process engineering, or operations engineering role.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment. Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation platforms.
- Experience with FactoryTalk, HMI systems, and industrial automation.
- Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
Soft Skills & Competencies
- Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Medium work: lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally and up to 20 lbs. frequently.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, and work near industrial equipment.
- Ability to work in confined spaces and around electrical systems as required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Flexible work schedule
- Generous vacation and paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and conference attendance.
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.
- State-of-the-art equipment and tools to support your work.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All offers are contingent on a pre-employment drug test and background check, as applicable for the position.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline, or equivalent manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production engineering, process engineering, or operations engineering
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, work near industrial equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation)
- Experience with FactoryTalk, HMI systems, and industrial automation
- Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment
Munters Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Munters and has not been reviewed or approved by Munters.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive in the U.S., contributing meaningfully to overall compensation value. Mentions of full medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with a generally favorable view of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and defined vesting, reinforcing longer-term value for employees. This is positioned as a consistent element of the core package in the U.S.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Around three weeks of vacation to start is frequently noted for U.S. roles, aligning with competitive mid‑market packages. Time off is often highlighted as a positive component of total rewards.
Munters Insights
What We Do
Munters is a global leader in energy-efficient air treatment and climate solutions. Using innovative technologies, we create the perfect climate for customers in a wide range of industries. We have been defining the future of air treatment since 1955. Today, 3,940 employees carry out manufacturing and sales in more than 30 countries. Munters Group AB reported annual net sales of SEK 10.4 billion in 2022 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
