Manufacturing Process Engineer — Process Optimization & Six Sigma

Actalent; Marion (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to design and develop new processes, and improve existing ones, for Marion, IN operations. The role focuses on process control and continuous improvement within a contract-to-hire arrangement, onsite 8 AM–5 PM, with initial travel to Noblesville.

Candidate should have a Bachelor's in engineering and 4–7 years in manufacturing, with Six Sigma proficiency and equipment commissioning experience. Salary ranges hourly and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or Ceramic Engineering.
• 4-7 years of experience in manufacturing, especially commissioning new equipment.
• Strong problem-solving mentality with focus on process improvement and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new manufacturing processes or improve existing ones.
• Solve problems and enhance processes using structured problem-solving methods such as KT, Designed Experimentation, or Six Sigma.
• Implement Process Control and Process Discipline systems into manufacturing operations.
• Analyze process data using statistical tools like pareto analysis, regression, time charting, analysis of variance, and gauge R&R.
• Measure and communicate performance against established objectives.
• Review and interpret data to recommend immediate actions, long-term corrective actions, and follow-up experiments.
• Document processes and train operators and peers on defined processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Process control

Six Sigma

Equipment commissioning

Presentation skills

Project leadership

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials, or Ceramic Engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to design and develop new processes, and improve existing ones, for Marion, IN operations. The role focuses on process control and continuous improvement within a contract-to-hire arrangement, onsite 8 AM–5 PM, with initial travel to Noblesville.

Candidate should have a Bachelor's in engineering and 4–7 years in manufacturing, with Six Sigma proficiency and equipment commissioning experience. Salary ranges hourly and benefits are offered.