Process Engineer

SoTalent; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SoTalent in Reading, PA is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes with emphasis on continuous improvement, product quality, yield, and cost efficiency.

The role entails working with operations, maintenance, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot processes, implement improvements, and support new manufacturing technologies while promoting safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams for troubleshooting.
• Identify and implement process controls to improve reliability, quality, and performance.
• Maintain product standards and drive yield and efficiency improvements.
• Investigate and implement new manufacturing technologies.
• Manage and support capital projects related to manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation.
• Create and maintain operator training materials and support training activities.
• Serve as a technical process resource for customers and suppliers.
• Participate in plant Environmental, Health & Safety initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and overall performance.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Manufacturing optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

An established specialty materials and manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on continuous improvement, product quality, yield, and cost efficiency.

This role will work closely with operations, maintenance, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot processes, implement improvements, and support new manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams, including process troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Identify and implement process controls to improve reliability, quality, and performance.
• Maintain product standards and drive improvements in yield and manufacturing efficiency.
• Investigate, develop, and implement new manufacturing technologies.
• Manage and support capital projects related to manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and other process documentation.
• Create and maintain operator training materials and support training activities.
• Serve as a technical process resource for customers and suppliers.
• Participate in plant Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and overall business performance.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure manufacturing activities are conducted in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Metallurgical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with process improvement, manufacturing optimization, or continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Location:

Reading, PA

Industry:

Specialty Materials / Manufacturing

This opportunity is ideal for a process-focused engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and delivering measurable improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost.