Senior and Mid-Level Process Engineers
Job Title: Senior Process Engineer
Location: Northern France
About PAC Group:
At The PAC Group (PAC), we specialize in engineering consulting, program management, and operational excellence—delivering high-impact solutions in more than 20 countries. We’re proud to partner with the world’s leading companies in automotive, aerospace, industrial, and technology sectors, providing strategic guidance and hands-on execution that drive innovation and efficiency. Whether we’re launching advanced manufacturing systems, deploying digital simulation tools, or scaling global operations, PAC thrives at the intersection of technology, engineering, and problem-solving.
Joining PAC means joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and global team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Role Purpose:
The senior Process Engineering is responsible for process engineering activities to ensure efficient, safe, and optimized manufacturing processes. This role combines technical expertise, project leadership, and cross-functional coordination to deliver high-quality processes that meet business, safety, and regulatory objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Describe in details the recurring activities of the position based on those of the job profile
- Process Troubleshooting: monitor and optimize process performance, implement improvements.
- Project Management: managing engineering projects, track timelines and risks.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: collaborate with production, quality, R&D
- Technical Guidance: mentor engineers and technicians, standardize best practices.
- Quality & Compliance: ensure processes meet regulatory and internal quality standards.
- Reporting & Analysis: provide regular updates on process KPIs, project status, and corrective actions.
- Supervision: guide and mentor engineering team members; monitor performance.
- Coordination: serve as the technical point of contact for cross-functional teams; prioritize tasks and resources.
- Project Management: lead process improvement and scale-up projects; manage budgets, timelines, and risks.
- Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement: evaluate process metrics, implement improvements, and ensure efficiency and safety.
- Production/Operations Teams: ensure smooth implementation of process improvements.
- R&D Teams: collaborate on process development, scale-up, and technology transfer.
- Quality/Regulatory Affairs: ensure process compliance with GMP, ISO, and safety standards.
- Supply Chain/Procurement: coordinate materials and equipment for process changes.
- Senior Management: reporting and alignment with company objectives
Required Qualifications:
- Process design, optimization, and validation
- SPC (Statistical Process Control), DOE (Design of Experiments), Cpk/Ppk
- Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA)
- Continuous Improvement & Lean/6 Sigma
- CAD/CAM/CAE proficiency (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, etc.)
- Leadership & Team Management
- Communication Skills
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Project & Change Management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Data analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, basic Python/R for analysis)
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
- 5–8+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
- Proven experience in leading process improvement projects and team supervision or technical leadership.
- Hands-on background in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, and process validation.
- Proficiency with engineering tools (CAD, simulation software, statistical analysis tools such as Minitab/JMP).
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems and shopfloor data analysis.
- Demonstrated capability in project management (CAPEX, industrialization, new line setup).
- English Mandatory
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering, Industrial Management, or related discipline.
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher)
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Safety or quality-related certifications (e.g., ISO auditor, GMP training)
- Previous Battery production experience a plus
- French and/or German - helpful