Process Improvement Engineer

ACTalent; Troy (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Critical Illness

Accident

Hospital 401(k) and Roth

Life Insurance

Disability (short/long-term)

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave

Job summary

ACTalent in Troy, MO is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to lead and support capital improvement initiatives in a high-volume aluminum-focused manufacturing operation. The role blends hands-on floor work with project planning to drive efficiency and cost reductions.

You will manage multiple projects, coordinate with contractors, review designs and cost estimates, and collaborate with plant leadership to implement improvements across the production line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience managing engineering, capital improvement, or process improvement projects.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors, review designs, and evaluate costs.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Comfortable working in both an office and hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Self-motivated and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on increasing production efficiency, reducing costs, and improving overall manufacturing performance.
• Manage multiple engineering and capital improvement projects simultaneously, typically overseeing 2-3 projects at a time.
• Coordinate engineering design reviews with outside contractors and engineering partners.
• Develop project scopes, cost justifications, and supporting documentation for capital investments.
• Review engineering drawings, project designs, and proposed modifications.
• Coordinate and review construction activities to ensure projects meet engineering requirements and receive necessary approvals.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, equipment, workflow, and production capabilities.
• Collaborate with plant leadership, production teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to drive projects to completion.
• Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor while balancing project planning and office-based responsibilities.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Contractor coordination

Communication

Office & shop floor

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Related field

Job description

Job Title: Process Improvement EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to support a high-volume manufacturing operation focused on producing aluminum alloy products. This individual will lead and support capital improvement initiatives, drive manufacturing efficiencies, and oversee engineering projects from initial concept through implementation. This is a hands-on engineering role offering the opportunity to make a significant impact within a smaller manufacturing organization while supporting large-scale projects and major customers in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on increasing production efficiency, reducing costs, and improving overall manufacturing performance.

• Manage multiple engineering and capital improvement projects simultaneously, typically overseeing 23 projects at a time.

• Coordinate engineering design reviews with outside contractors and engineering partners.

• Develop project scopes, cost justifications, and supporting documentation for capital investments.

• Review engineering drawings, project designs, and proposed modifications.

• Coordinate and review construction activities to ensure projects meet engineering requirements and receive necessary approvals.

• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, equipment, workflow, and production capabilities.

• Collaborate with plant leadership, production teams, contractors, and other stakeholders to drive projects to completion.

• Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor while balancing project planning and office-based responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in process improvement and lean manufacturing.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related field.

• Previous experience managing engineering, capital improvement, or process improvement projects.

• Ability to coordinate with contractors, review engineering designs, and evaluate project costs.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Comfortable working in both an office and hands-on manufacturing environment.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Proficiency in project management methodologies.

Work Environment

This position operates Monday through Friday, approximately from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with overtime as needed based on project demands. The role involves approximately 50% office-based work and 50% manufacturing floor involvement, with more time spent on the floor during initial onboarding. The work environment is a hands-on manufacturing setting with seasonal temperature variations. There is an opportunity to work closely with plant leadership and have direct visibility into the impact of engineering initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MO.

Pay and Benefits

• 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Troy,MO.

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.

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