Process Engineer

Actalent; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSA and FSA

Onsite cafeteria

3 weeks vacation (after 90 days)

4 weeks after 5 years

5 weeks after 10 years

9 Paid holidays

Personal days

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Process Engineer in New Albany, IN to develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes for non-released and new products in a highly automated environment. You will collaborate with production teams to ensure proper tooling, support new product development, and lead data-driven improvement projects to boost quality, yield, and productivity.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in process engineering within manufacturing, hands-on tooling experience, and proficiency with DOE, Six

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of process engineering in manufacturing with tooling experience.
• Experience using DOE and Six Sigma for process improvement.
• Strong statistical analysis skills with Minitab/JMP.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production teams to ensure processes are robust and ready for full-scale manufacturing.
• Diagnose tooling and machine issues; implement sustaining activities for stability.
• Lead DOE-driven projects to optimize yield, quality, and productivity.
• Apply Six Sigma/DMAIC to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Develop manufacturing standards, process windows, and work instructions.
• Support transitions of processes into full-scale production.
• Present findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

5+ years experience

Process improvement

Manufacturing engineering

DOE and DOE software

Six Sigma DMAIC

Minitab JMP

Process capability studies

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

This Process Engineer role focuses on developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes for non-released and new products in a highly automated production environment. You will work closely with the production team to ensure correct tooling, support new product development activities, and lead data-driven process improvement projects that enhance quality, yield, efficiency, and productivity. The position offers many growth opportunities in a culture that encourages collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Work with the production team on non-released products to ensure processes are robust, repeatable, and ready for full-scale manufacturing.
• Verify that machine tooling is correct and aligned with product and process requirements, particularly for new product development activities.
• Diagnose tooling and machine issues, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement sustaining activities to maintain stable operations.
• Lead process improvement projects to increase quality, yield, efficiency, and productivity across manufacturing lines.
• Plan and conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize manufacturing processes and validate process changes.
• Use Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies to identify root causes of process issues and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform process capability studies and analyze manufacturing performance using statistical tools to ensure processes meet capability targets.
• Investigate yield losses, drive troubleshooting efforts, and follow issues through to resolution.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, process windows, work instructions, and best practices to support consistent production.
• Support production readiness activities and manage the transition of processes into full-scale manufacturing.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to improve assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Present technical findings, data analyses, and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies and process improvements to enhance overall performance.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in process engineering, process improvement, and manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and tooling, including diagnosing machine tool issues.
• Practical experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and DOE software.
• Experience applying Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies for root cause analysis and process improvement.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab and/or JMP.
• Demonstrated ability to perform process capability studies and interpret statistical data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and presentations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; relevant experience may substitute for formal education.
• Experience supporting new product development and transitioning processes into full-scale production.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks for mechanical or tooling design and review.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD for layout, tooling, or process documentation.
• Experience working in highly automated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to research and adopt new manufacturing technologies and process innovations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a highly automated manufacturing environment in North America, offering flexible daytime work hours such as 8:00–5:00 or 7:00–4:00. The facility is climate controlled to provide a comfortable and stable working atmosphere. The culture emphasizes growth, continuous improvement, and a supportive environment, with amenities such as an on-site cafeteria and recreational games to encourage collaboration and work-life balance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $110000.00/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.

Health, Dental, and Vision HSA and FSA Group basic life, short term and long term disability Vacation- after 90 days you get 3 weeks prorated per year, after 5 years 4 weeks, and 10 years 5 weeks 9 Paid holidays Personal days

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Albany,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.