Senior Process Engineer

iRiS Recruiting Solutions
Cortland, NY

Title: Senior Process Engineer

Location: New York


This is a high-impact role focused on optimizing production, improving efficiency, and driving continuous improvement across a complex, high-volume operation.


This site has visible bottlenecks and opportunity areas, making it a perfect environment for an engineer who wants to make a real impact on throughput, cost, and efficiency.


This is a hands-on role with strong mentorship responsibility.


What You’ll Do

✔ Identify and eliminate production bottlenecks

✔ Optimize processes across fluid handling, etc.

✔ Lead projects tied to new equipment and line improvements

✔ Drive cost savings and productivity initiatives using data

✔ Partner with operations to improve throughput and efficiency


What We’re Looking For

✔ Strong understanding of pipes, pumps, and processing systems

✔ Engineering degree required

✔ 3–5+ years of experience

✔ Leadership mindset – someone who enjoys mentoring and developing others

✔ NOT a packaging-focused background


Why This Role?

This is a chance to step into a key engineering role at a plant with:

  • Real challenges to solve
  • Capital investment and upgrades underway
  • A team that needs a strong, level-headed leader
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