Production Engineer

Client Overview

Our client is a B2B manufacturer in the sustainability space seeking a hands-on Production Engineer to join their team. They operate within a fast-paced startup environment where every day can be different. The team works together toward common goals, and everyone is expected to wear multiple hats and be comfortable rolling up their sleeves to help with any project, including occasional assistance in the warehouse. They have a highly motivated team of educated professionals.

Salary/Hourly Rate

$85k - $95k

Position Overview

The Production Engineer will support day-to-day operations, quality testing, and equipment activities across internal facilities and contract manufacturing partners. The Production Engineer blends technical problem-solving with operational coordination by planning production and fulfillment, troubleshooting equipment, running quality-control testing, and maintaining accurate inventory and ERP records. This role is ideal for a generalist who enjoys supporting a wide variety of projects with enthusiasm and close attention to detail. Relocation, H1B transfers, or unique visa situations will not be covered by the client.

Responsibilities Of The Production Engineer

• Plan and coordinate production, fulfillment, inventory, and capacity activities.
• Support new equipment installations, including engineering design input, procurement, setup, vendor training, and definition and verification of process parameters.
• Operate, evaluate, and troubleshoot production and laboratory equipment; coordinate vendor service, maintenance, calibration, and technical support.
• Lead and coordinate quality-control testing, including preparing samples, maintaining results, comparing test data, and preparing findings for review.
• Maintain accurate ERP records, including transactions, bin locations, inventory consumption and transfers, lot traceability, and fulfillment information.
• Write and manage operating procedures and work instructions for operations, laboratories, warehouse activities, and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
• Support equipment evaluations, technical reviews, and manufacturing activities performed internally and at CMOs.
• Coordinate shipment timing, packing information, documentation, and pallet preparation with Supply Chain for customer and intermediate-step shipments.
• Select appropriate material from inventory for customer orders when multiple options exist and the choice has cost or quality implications.
• Operate specialized converting and marking equipment for material trials, sample preparation, and quality activities.
• Support new product development efforts and other cross-functional operational priorities.
• Support sorting, staging, cutting, packing, receiving, unloading, and organization of materials for testing, processing, and fulfillment.
• Travel internationally, typically for one to two consecutive weeks (rarely up to one month), to investigate issues, support equipment and process activities, and assist operations onsite.
• During peak demand, assist with hands-on warehouse and fulfillment work, including moving materials and manually packing products. Forklift operation may occasionally be needed, and training will be provided.
  
  

Required Experience/Skills For The Production Engineer

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a professional environment is required.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, fulfillment, laboratory activities, equipment, or related technical operations.
• Demonstrated technical judgment, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work independently.
• Ability to plan and schedule work, manage multiple priorities, and make sound fulfillment and inventory decisions.
• Ability to write clear operating procedures and work instructions.
• Aptitude to learn and use ERP systems, production and laboratory equipment, and material-handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks and forklifts).
• Willingness to perform substantial hands-on and physical work alongside technical and administrative responsibilities.
• Availability for international travel, typically one to two consecutive weeks. Work visa support is available where required.
  
  

Preferred Experience/Skills For The Production Engineer

• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP system.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, fulfillment, quality-control, laboratory, or equipment-support environment.
• Experience coordinating with equipment vendors and contract manufacturers.
• Project management and/or capital project experience.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering candidates are also encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with closely related experience are encouraged to apply.
  
  

Benefits

• Client-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.