At Ecore, we transform reclaimed rubber into innovative performance surfaces that protect people and the planet. Our products power everything from playgrounds and gyms to hospitals, courts, and even rockets—helping people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves. As a high-growth, sustainability-driven company, we’re leading the way in circular innovation by keeping rubber out of landfills and turning waste into wellness, safety, and performance. We’re excited to find individuals who are eager to be part of a team that’s driving global impact through innovation, sustainability, and purpose.
Location: 715 Fountain Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601
Location: Lancaster, PA (Onsite)
Salary: Starting at $85,000+
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to support and optimize manufacturing operations across our Lancaster facilities. This role will focus on evaluating and improving production processes, identifying operational pain points, analyzing manufacturing data, and implementing solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, safety, and profitability.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong analytical abilities, manufacturing experience, and a passion for continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with engineering, production, quality, maintenance, R&D, and leadership teams to drive meaningful process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
- Gather, analyze, and interpret production data to support decision-making and process improvements.
- Lead and support process improvement initiatives on the lamination line and other manufacturing operations.
- Develop, implement, and sustain standardized processes, work instructions, and best practices.
- Design and modify manufacturing processes and equipment to optimize performance and reduce waste.
- Work with production teams to identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Support new product development activities, production trials, and raw material evaluations.
- Maintain and improve process capability, production throughput, and quality standards.
- Create process maps, workflow diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Participate in investigations and root cause analysis activities and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, R&D, and Engineering.
Required Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of process engineering experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and statistical problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading or supporting process improvement projects.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, change management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, pivot tables, reporting, and macros.
- Experience creating process maps and workflows using Visio or similar software.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating across teams.
- Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
- Manufacturing experience in automotive or high-volume production environments.
- Knowledge of takt time analysis and production flow optimization.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems and manufacturing software applications.
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you will:
- Identify and solve critical production challenges.
- Deliver measurable process improvements that reduce cost and improve efficiency.
- Use data-driven analysis to support operational decision-making.
- Partner with production leaders and senior engineers to implement sustainable improvements.
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What we offer you:
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
- 401k with a company match
- PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities for development and internal promotions
- Two minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from rabbittransit
Sometimes the best jobs get missed because people think they don’t have what it takes. At Ecore, we know hard work, reliability, and a good attitude matter most. No matter your background, experience, or where you’ve come from, if this job sounds like something you’d be proud to do, we’re excited to meet you.
Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS: Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer may use E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.
