Process Engineer

PRL Industries; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability (short-term)

Disability (long-term)

Life insurance

FSA

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

PRL Industries is seeking a Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations across our foundry, machining, upgrade, and quality functions. This role blends technical problem solving with hands-on production floor activity in a highly specialized environment.

You will design rigs, analyze process parameters, and collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure high-quality castings and efficient processes. Strong emphasis on continuous improvement and new tech adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Materials Engineering or related field.
• Experience reading blueprints, drawings, and technical specs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with teams across departments.
• Effective verbal and written communication; comfortable on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical review and control of process parameters affecting quality.
• Design pattern rigging and develop shop travelers for casting patterns.
• Support foundry, machining, upgrade, and production operations through analysis.
• Conduct defect analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain procedures, forms, and process documentation.
• Develop solid models and assist with casting and simulations.
• Support routing development and process flow optimization.
• Collaborate with production, quality, machining, and leadership to resolve issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement and new technology implementation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Manufacturing floor experience

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

PRL Industries is seeking a Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations across our foundry, machining, upgrade, and quality functions. This role plays a key part in ensuring high-quality castings, efficient manufacturing processes, and strong production performance across complex defense-related manufacturing programs.

This position is highly collaborative and hands-on, blending technical problem solving, process improvement, production support, and engineering analysis. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being both on the production floor and involved in technical engineering work.

PRL supports critical defense and industrial manufacturing programs and is looking for someone eager to grow within a highly specialized manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical review, control, and documentation of manufacturing process parameters affecting product quality
• Design pattern rigging and develop detailed shop travelers for casting patterns
• Support foundry, machining, upgrade, and production operations through engineering analysis and troubleshooting
• Conduct defect analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Maintain and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions, forms, and process documentation
• Develop solid models and assist with casting and process simulations
• Support routing development and process flow optimization
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, machining, and leadership teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
• Assist with continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Evaluate and support implementation of new manufacturing technologies
• Participate in quoting activities for raw castings, machining work, heat treatment, and related services
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and quality standards
• Support production teams with technical guidance and process improvements

Must-Have Skills and Experience

(These are required for consideration.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field
• Recent manufacturing experience within a heavy industrial or metals manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable working in both office and production floor environments
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice-to-Have Skills

(These are preferred but not required.)

• Foundry or casting manufacturing experience
• Experience with machining processes for ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Knowledge of pattern rigging, shrink factors, and feeding moduli
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD/modeling platforms
• Experience with laser scanning or solidification simulations
• Exposure to continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives
• Experience supporting quality systems and corrective action processes

Who You Are

• A hands-on engineer who enjoys solving real-world manufacturing problems
• Comfortable spending time both on the production floor and in analytical engineering work
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn specialized manufacturing processes
• Someone who thrives in collaborative environments and communicates well with production teams
• Motivated to grow and develop within a highly technical manufacturing organization
• Open to learning PRL’s processes and manufacturing methods rather than relying solely on previous industry habits
• Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday, approximately 7:00 AM-3:30 PM.
• Salary Range: Approximately $72,000-$95,000+, depending on experience and background
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required
• Certifications: None specifically required
• Medical
• Vision
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays

This position supports operations across multiple manufacturing environments including foundry, machining, upgrade, and office settings. Employees should expect exposure to industrial noise, dust, heat, metal debris, and active manufacturing equipment. The role requires regular walking, standing, and interaction with production operations.