Process Engineer
Smiths Group · Springfield, MA
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 27 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at Smiths Group (industrial) in Springfield, MA. Implement new equipment, manufacturing technologies, and production processes to support business growth and operational objectives.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Extrusion, Tooling
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Process Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $108k–$149k.
Median of the low and high ends of 14 live postings that list pay, out of 31 process engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 30 other live process postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $108k–$149k, from 14 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 45%
- ✓ Team leadership 32%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 23%
- Robotics 23%
- Automation 23%
- SPC 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, Extrusion, Cost reduction, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at Smiths Group
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Smiths Group in Springfield
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Full description from Smiths GroupAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
- •Implement new equipment, manufacturing technologies, and production processes to support business growth and operational objectives.
- •Develop, justify, and execute assigned capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, including equipment selection, RFQ development, vendor evaluations, concept and design reviews, validation activities, and final equipment commissioning.
- •Develop manufacturing technologies and improve production processes for tubing, hose and end fitting products through technical analysis, process evaluation, root cause investigation, cost reduction initiatives, and performance optimization.
- •Establish equipment capability specifications, define process windows, develop tooling requirements, and implement improved manufacturing methods.
- •Lead assigned safety, ergonomic, and risk-reduction initiatives to improve workplace safety and employee well-being.
- •Manage projects focused on cost reduction, equipment utilization, downtime reduction, quality improvement, productivity enhancement, and process optimization.
- •Audit manufacturing and quality control procedures and provide recommendations for improvement.
- •Train manufacturing supervisors and operators on new equipment, manufacturing processes, and operating procedures.
- •Maintain relationships with equipment suppliers and technology providers to stay informed of emerging manufacturing technologies and industry best practices.
- •Provide technical leadership in diagnosing manufacturing issues related to machinery, materials, process capability, and production performance; implement corrective and preventive actions as required.
- •Drive scrap reduction initiatives through equipment improvements, process optimization, material utilization strategies, and recovery programs.
- •Support continuous improvement programs related to:
- •Product quality improvements
- •Efficiency and productivity gains
- •Manufacturing process improvements
- •Cost reduction initiatives
- •Material utilization and scrap reduction
- •Develop, maintain, and update training documentation, work instructions, operator manuals, visual controls, and process standards.
- •Create and maintain machine-specific product processing documentation and manufacturing standards.
- •Support operational excellence initiatives and contribute to achieving facility performance objectives.
- •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- •Equivalent experience in a wire and cable/hose or tube extrusion manufacturing environment may be considered in lieu of a four-year degree.
- •Minimum of five years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical function within a wire and cable manufacturing environment; or a minimum of ten years of relevant experience in another manufacturing industry.
- •Experience implementing and supporting safety and ergonomic improvement programs.
- •Demonstrated project management experience required; project management certification preferred.
- •Experience selecting, justifying, validating, implementing, and commissioning new manufacturing equipment and processes.
- •Ability and willingness to travel to other smiths facilities for training and project support.
- •Lean Manufacturing training or certification preferred.
- •Six Sigma training or certification preferred.
- •Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of the organization.
- •Demonstrated ability to combine technical expertise with leadership and project management responsibilities.
- •Strong organizational skills and a disciplined approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.