Process Engineer

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Engineer to enhance the maturity, discipline, and strategic direction of our Process Engineering function. This pivotal role is designed for an experienced professional capable of providing support with the team, strengthening engineering fundamentals, and driving proactive, high-value operational impacts.

Responsibilities

• Work within Process Engineering team with other members to strengthen engineering discipline and problem-solving capabilities.

• Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues and guiding documentation updates.

• Drive strategic, high-impact process improvements focused on cost, quality, yield, and throughput.

• Manage and justify capital projects, including spend decisions, business cases, and execution.

• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.

• Develop process maps, control plans, FMEAs, and standardized work tools.

• Execute and oversee cross-functional projects, balancing line support with project work.

• Evaluate equipment, technologies, and processes to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.

• Support new product manufacturability and process scale-up.

• Create clear technical reports, data analyses, and project updates.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in project management and process improvement.

• Experience with capital equipment and process engineering.

• Leadership development and experience in a Manufacturing/Process Engineering role.

• Experience in capital expenditure and strategic planning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Polymer).

• 2 to 5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering role.

• Experience with projecting capital equipment needs and developing strategic timelines.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and act on data.

• Must meet requirements for U.S. export control regulations.

Work Environment

The role involves spending 70% of the time on the manufacturing floor and 30% in the office. It requires extensive interaction with various departments, including R&D, Operations, and Engineering, and significant engagement with technicians on the floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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