A growing, highly specialized manufacturing organization in Puerto Rico is seeking a Business Process Technical Lead to drive manufacturing excellence, process improvement, equipment modernization, and operational growth.
This newly created position offers a significant opportunity for an experienced Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Process Engineer to have a direct and visible impact on manufacturing performance, capacity, productivity, quality, and cost.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening a process-driven culture based on accountability, collaboration, discipline, efficiency, and continuous improvement, while supporting the organization's use of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
This is a highly hands-on engineering leadership role. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, working directly with equipment and vendors, developing practical solutions, and moving seamlessly between engineering design and the manufacturing floor.
The position reports directly to the General Manager and will work closely with manufacturing, operations, vendors, and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and production processes to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, capacity, and throughput.
Identify opportunities to manufacture products faster, more efficiently, and at lower cost.
Lead troubleshooting efforts involving complex manufacturing, equipment, and process issues and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
Support the selection, procurement, installation, commissioning, and implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
Develop and maintain relationships with equipment, technology, and engineering vendors, including international suppliers.
Participate in equipment qualification activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
Support engineering design, product development, reverse engineering, and custom product development initiatives.
Utilize SolidWorks for engineering design and product/process development.
Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams involved in metal fabrication, soldering, welding, metal bending/forming, assembly, and CNC machining.
Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements throughout the manufacturing operation.
Develop standardized, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes to support continued business growth.
Support facility expansion initiatives and the implementation of new manufacturing capabilities.
Evaluate opportunities for automation, capacity expansion, equipment modernization, and technology improvements.
Apply EOS principles to strengthen accountability, process discipline, execution, communication, and operational performance.
Establish and document processes, standards, work methods, and best practices that support scalable manufacturing.
Serve as a hands-on technical resource capable of diagnosing and resolving issues directly on the manufacturing floor.
Partner with operations and senior leadership to translate business objectives into practical engineering and manufacturing initiatives.
Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements and establish appropriate performance measures.
Support strategic manufacturing initiatives and special projects as required.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate is an experienced manufacturing or process engineer who combines strong technical capabilities with a practical, entrepreneurial mindset.
This individual should be comfortable taking ownership of problems from identification through implementation and should enjoy working in an environment where priorities can evolve and where the engineer may be required to contribute across multiple areas.
The successful candidate will be a builder, problem solver, and doer who is motivated by the opportunity to make a measurable impact
Required / Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Demonstrated experience in manufacturing and/or process engineering.
Strong proficiency with SolidWorks.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes, equipment, and production issues.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, and production systems.
Experience supporting the selection, purchase, installation, commissioning, and implementation of manufacturing equipment.
Experience working directly with external equipment, technology, and engineering vendors.
Familiarity with IQ/OQ/PQ and equipment qualification processes.
Strong mechanical, analytical, technical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate engineering concepts into practical manufacturing solutions.
Ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, operations, and leadership.
Strong project management and organizational capabilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial manufacturing environment.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable.
Core Competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Hands-on technical expertise
Entrepreneurial thinking
Innovation and creativity
Strong troubleshooting skills
Continuous improvement mindset
Mechanical aptitude
Analytical and critical thinking
Accountability and ownership
Execution orientation
Cross-functional collaboration
Resourcefulness
Adaptability
Strong communication skills
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate is:
Hands-on and technically curious.
Resourceful and entrepreneurial.
An innovative, outside-the-box thinker.
A strong troubleshooter and practical problem solver.
Comfortable moving between engineering, vendors, management, and the manufacturing floor.
A "doer" who turns ideas into action.
Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with others.
Highly accountable and process-oriented.
Motivated by measurable results and continuous improvement.
Comfortable working in an environment where priorities may change and where the engineer may be expected to "do a little bit of everything."
Manufacturing Environment
The Process Engineering Lead will work within a diverse manufacturing environment that includes:
Metal fabrication
Soldering
Welding
Metal bending and forming
Assembly
CNC machining
Engineering design
Reverse engineering
Custom product development
Equipment installation and optimization
Process improvement and manufacturing optimization
The diversity of processes creates an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, hands-on problem solving, and broad technical ownership.
Leadership & Organizational Impact
Although this is a hands-on technical position, the Process Engineering Lead will have significant visibility with senior leadership and will contribute to strategic manufacturing and growth initiatives.
The individual will have the opportunity to influence:
Manufacturing processes and standards
Production capacity
Equipment investments
Automation initiatives
Process efficiency
Manufacturing costs
Product development
Facility expansion
Vendor and technology selection
Operational scalability
The position may also involve international travel in support of customers, suppliers, equipment sourcing, technology development, and strategic business initiatives.
Culture:
The organization offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and family-oriented work environment.
The culture emphasizes:
Innovation
Respect for employees and customers
Process discipline
Accountability
Continuous improvement
Entrepreneurial thinking
Collaboration
Efficiency
Respect for people's time
The organization utilizes the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) as a framework for accountability, execution, communication, and organizational alignment.
Why This Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an engineer who wants to move beyond a traditional engineering role and become a key technical and operational contributor to a growing manufacturing organization.
Rather than joining a highly mature and rigid engineering structure, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build, improve, implement, and influence.
The Process Engineering Lead will help drive the organization toward:
Improved Processes → Increased Throughput → Reduced Costs → Expanded Capacity → Modernized Manufacturing → Sustainable Growth
For the right individual, this represents a high-visibility, high-impact engineering opportunity where technical expertise, creativity, initiative, and entrepreneurial thinking can directly influence the future of the manufacturing operation.
Pay: From $50.00 per year
Work Location: In person
