Process Engineer

Company: Custom Processing Inc
Location: Reading
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Summary: The Building 2 Process Engineer will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing production processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and maintenance to drive continuous improvement and support the plant’s operational goals. Requirements: Accountable Functions and Responsibilities: Customer Focused: · Understand customer requirements with regard to process and specification and assure both are integrated into operations. · Provide exceptional process information and details to satisfy customer information requirements and requests. CPS Focused: · Collaborate with EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Planning, Technical Sales Engineering, and Project Engineering to deliver the manufacturing plan within Job Metrics. · Work with the Building 2 Plant Manager and operations team to deliver the revenue expected and committed to on a monthly basis Key Functional Roles: · Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards. · Prepare new Job Jackets (batch records) for commercial products and maintain templates for existing commercial products · Develop and implement new or modified production processes, equipment, and workflows. · Identify continuous improvement opportunities in productivity, cost reduction, and quality through analysis of existing manufacturing processes. · Collaborate with maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot process-related issues. · Lead or participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations, customer complaints, or product quality concerns. · Monitor key process parameters, track performance metrics, and generate regular reports for plant leadership. · Support the commissioning of new equipment and processes. · Support Plant Manager in maintaining accuracy of production elements of management information systems including financial reporting and ERP systems. · Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies. · Work with suppliers and vendors as needed to support equipment or process changes. People Focused: · Provide technical training and support to production personnel and help develop new training tools for use in the business unit. · Provide a culture of engagement for all employees within the business unit. Other Key Roles: · Act as deputy to the Building 2 Plant Manager during vacation periods or other absences · Share knowledge and expertise with Process Engineers in other business unit and Technical Sales Engineers to improve teamwork and collaboration · Perform any other related duty as identified by Senior Leadership Job Metrics (Measurements of Success): • Safety Incident rate • 360 feedback from peers and co-workers • Customer Complaints • Equipment and Labor Efficiency and Utilization Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting • Champion and embodiment of CPS Core Values • Strong knowledge of process design, optimization, and control. • Proficiency in process simulation software and data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, SPC). • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement frameworks. • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. • Knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements relevant to the manufacturing industry. • Willingness to accept the demands of a twenty-four hour, seven day manufacturing operation. • Ability to multitask and establish priorities in an environment of competing expectations. • Willingness to continue education and personal development for the purposes of staying up to date with industry, technology, and regulatory requirements. • Desire to be a change agent, not getting discouraged, but persevering through times of conflict. • Flexible and open minded to change while at the same time being able to hold an unwavering position. • Ability to analyze data, look for trends, and draw conclusions for said data. Location: • Reading Campus (primary work location) – 95% of time • East Greenville (secondary location) – 5% of time Work Environment (estimated averages): • Office 40% • Floor 60% • Work is performed in a manufacturing plant environment with regular exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures. • Employee will be required to don and doff process-specific personal protective equipment (PPE) including appropriate safety shoes, dust respirators, hard hat, etc. • Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting. • May require occasional off-shift or weekend work to support production or projects. Growth Opportunities: • Operations Leader • Technical Sales Engineer • Capital Project Engineer Travel Requirements: • To vendor locations as needed to support learning and equipment/process advancement • To industry or technical conferences to advance learning and understanding of new technologies • Between CPS sites as required

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