- Professional
- Ufficio in Athens
We are hiring a Process Engineer to support hygiene-focused manufacturing operations and have experience in staple fibers manufacturing. This role will focus on process optimization, continuous improvement, and technical support to ensure high-quality production of hygiene fibers in a fast-paced, ISO 9001:2015 certified environment.
Key Responsibilities
Process Optimization
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, safety, and quality.
- Identify and implement process improvements that reduce waste, increase throughput, and strengthen hygiene capabilities.
- Partner with production teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
Technical Support & Documentation
- Maintain and update process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
- Provide technical expertise to support new product development and scale-up for hygiene applications.
- Ensure processes comply with ISO 9001:2015 standards and hygiene industry requirements.
Continuous Improvement & Projects
- Lead lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to drive operational excellence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Quality, Maintenance) to deliver cost savings and process reliability projects.
- Recommend and support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and automation initiatives.
Quality & Compliance
- Monitor process parameters to ensure consistent fiber quality and hygiene product performance.
- Conduct root cause analysis for deviations, quality issues, and customer complaints.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and environmental standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing; hygiene, nonwovens, or fiber/textiles industry preferred.
- Strong understanding of polymer processing, extrusion, or nonwoven fiber production.
- Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Ability to work hands-on in a dynamic, entrepreneurial production environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k).
- Professional growth opportunities in a growing and innovative manufacturing environment.
- The chance to make a direct impact on hygiene product quality and production efficiency.
