Process Engineer

Actalent; Belvidere (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Process Engineer for our Belvidere, NJ facility to provide technical direction across a defined production area and help meet safety, quality and production goals. The role is on-site with a 7–8 AM start and a 9-hour day, focusing on batch operations in a nutraceutical manufacturing environment and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, data-driven decision making, and partnering with production and

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and process improvement.
• Experience with batch operation and processing with large tanks.
• Educational background in mechanical, chemical, or bioprocess engineering.

Responsibilities

• Observe and interpret process data to identify optimization opportunities.
• Lead troubleshooting and support predictive/preventative programs for the area.
• Conceive proposals to optimize production capacity and capability.
• Manage small capital projects and participate in larger programs.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ, change control, batch records, and investigations.
• Generate KPI reports and communicate improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Batch Processing

Process Improvement

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Bioprocessing

Job description

Job Description

The Process Engineer provides technical direction for a defined portion of the production process and shares responsibility for department performance in safety, health, environment, quality, and production. Collaborating with the production team, this role ensures volumes and quality are aligned with business objectives.

Job Title: Process Engineer

The Process Engineer provides technical direction for a defined portion of the production process and shares responsibility for department performance in safety, health, environment, quality, and production. Collaborating with the production team, this role ensures volumes and quality are aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Observe, analyze, and interpret information from process operations to identify optimization areas.
• Assist technicians in establishing and maintaining predictive/preventative programs for the area.
• Analyze and solve technical/operational problems related to the assigned process.
• Lead and facilitate process troubleshooting.
• Conceive, plan, develop, and recommend proposals for optimizing production capacity/capability.
• Manage small capital projects and serve as a resource on large projects.
• Assist in setting, tracking, and meeting department goals.
• Support plant and corporate initiatives as outlined in the manufacturing plan.
• Adhere to equipment/material specifications and follow the change control process.
• Review and sign batch records, report non-conformances, and lead investigations into non-conformances.
• Implement SHEQ policy compliance within the work group.
• Participate in and lead investigations of safety/environmental incidents and execute corrective actions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for process critical control points.
• Maintain a presence in production areas and remain accessible to all process team members.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, assemble data, and generate KPI reports.
• Communicate issues and process improvement ideas to affected personnel and solicit feedback.
• Interact with and assist team members and external resources as necessary.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, batch processing, and process improvement.
• Experience in a manufacturing and substantial process improvement experience.
• Experience in batch operation and processing with large tanks.
• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, fermentation, or bioprocessing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Willing to learn and adapt.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Work Environment

This role is fully on-site, with employees starting their workday between 7-8 AM and working a full 9-hour day. The facility focuses on the non-branded production and testing of nutraceutical products, supporting cross-functional teams. The open campus consists of five different buildings, including an onsite cafeteria and lounge facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Belvidere, NJ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Belvidere,NJ.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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