Process Engineer – SPC & Quality Improvement

Actalent; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

Wellness Program

PTO/Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 2x

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Process Engineer to maintain Statistical Process Control of key products and provide engineering support to improve first pass yield and process efficiency. The role requires an energetic, detail-focused engineer who can learn from our team and contribute to cost improvement.

You will monitor production, oversee SPC activities, drive root-cause analysis, and collaborate with QA and Maintenance to ensure safe, compliant operations. Fremont, CA onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 0-3 years experience in a relevant role.
• Good working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Team player with ability to collaborate across departments.
• Familiarity with P&ID, basic process control and related equipment.
• Excellent reading, writing and interpretation of instructions.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production quality, cycle time, EHS compliance, and adherence to practices.
• Oversee SPC activities for critical processes and drive root-cause analysis.
• Investigate out-of-control products and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare periodic statistical reports for customers and timely submissions.
• Manage Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMR) and drive containment and prevention.
• Support QA on customer complaints and Corrective Action Requests (CAR).
• Write/modify Work Instructions for existing products.
• Troubleshoot process equipment problems and coordinate changes with Maintenance.

Skills

Statistical Process Control

Chemical Process

Process Improvement

Chemical Engineering

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Process Engineer to maintain Statistical Process Control of key products and provide engineering support to improve first pass yield and process efficiency. The role requires an energetic, detail-focused engineer who can learn from our team and contribute to cost improvement.

You will monitor production, oversee SPC activities, drive root-cause analysis, and collaborate with QA and Maintenance to ensure safe, compliant operations. Fremont, CA onsite.