Top Process Engineer Jobs

Optimize and redesign manufacturing processes at the Howell facility using engineering and lean methodologies. Identify root causes, implement process and equipment changes, develop SOPs and operation sheets, support LMS/WMS, and drive continuous improvement projects and documentation.

Provide day-to-day process engineering support for plant operations, monitor key process parameters, troubleshoot process issues, recommend operational adjustments, support outages/startups, and lead or assist feasibility studies and capital projects while coordinating with procurement and operations.

Lead process engineering for complex projects: develop specifications, calculations, P&IDs, and design packages; review vendor drawings; conduct site and vendor inspections; prepare cost and man-hour estimates; manage projects, budgets, and client relationships; mentor staff and serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge.

Lead process/mechanical engineering tasks for a nuclear plutonium processing project, including construction document reviews, P&ID calculations and specifications, mechanical systems design, and coordination of multi-discipline design teams through design, construction, and startup.

Lead process and mechanical engineering for a DOE plutonium processing facility: provide technical direction, review construction documents, prepare P&IDs, calculations and specifications, coordinate multi-discipline teams through design, construction, and startup, and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes.

Lead process engineering design for complex, multi-discipline projects: prepare specifications, engineering calculations, vendor drawing reviews, P&IDs, site/vendor visits, cost and man-hour estimates, risk assessments, and manage project schedules, budgets, and client relationships. Serve as Engineer in Responsible Charge and ensure HSSE compliance.

Lead process engineering projects to optimize and maintain safe, efficient nitrogen fertilizer operations. Provide troubleshooting, design, PFD/P&ID reviews, MOC support, safety studies (PHA/HAZOP/LOPA), capital project development, turnaround support, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring EHS compliance.

The Staff PIC Process Development Engineer will lead the development and optimization of InP photonic integrated circuit fabrication processes for high-volume manufacturing, collaborate with teams, and provide technical leadership.

Designs, optimizes, and implements manufacturing processes and workflows to improve efficiency, quality, and cost. Develops production layouts, tooling, SOPs, and testing procedures; conducts root cause analysis and process improvements; uses CAD/CAM; collaborates with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance to drive continuous improvement.

Lead and supervise process engineering teams to deliver process design for chemical/petroleum/biochemical projects. Establish design criteria, produce estimates, perform detailed calculations and drawings, ensure safety and code compliance, coordinate multidisciplinary alignment, develop bid packages, and manage budgets, schedules, and quality for large capital projects. Provide client-facing presentations and travel as required.

Provide technical leadership for external manufacturing (CMO) process performance, tech transfers, lifecycle management, validation, investigations, and continuous improvement to enhance yield, cycle time, quality, and compliance.

Support and improve manufacturing processes to increase machine reliability, product quality, and reduce cost. Implement and maintain process control systems and Statistical Process Control, lead or support improvement projects, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and create operator training and standard operating procedures.

Develop, implement, and optimize metallurgical manufacturing processes (melting, casting, forming). Analyze production data, lead root-cause investigations, support product introductions, maintain documentation, drive Lean/Six Sigma continuous improvements, train operators, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while improving KPIs for quality, yield, throughput, and cost.

Maintain and improve plant manufacturing processes through continuous improvement, process control implementation, troubleshooting, SOP documentation, yield and performance optimization, technology evaluation, and managing capital projects while supporting operations, maintenance, customers, and suppliers as the technical process resource.

Support manufacture of RF shop-replaceable and line-replaceable units by developing and maintaining process specifications, work instructions, tooling/fixtures, and production support. Coordinate with design, quality, and production to resolve nonconformances, improve producibility, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cost, cycle time, and defects.

Provide technical leadership and project management for large-caliber ammunition production. Develop and oversee production processes, lead failure investigations and corrective actions, interpret test results, implement continuous improvement, ensure manufacturing robustness using SPC/PFMEA/GD&T, and represent Northrop Grumman to customers and suppliers. Travel domestically (~25%).

Develop and standardize global QMS processes, assess process maturity and risks, lead improvement initiatives, deliver training, partner cross-functionally, monitor process performance metrics, and support global change management to ensure consistent compliance and product quality.

Support final assembly manufacturing through process monitoring, troubleshooting, process development, tooling and equipment specification, producibility reviews, documentation, and training. Collaborate with design, maintenance, suppliers, and factory teams to implement continuous improvements and ensure compliance with electronics assembly and applicable standards.

Design, test, deploy, and improve manufacturing processes and equipment. Execute experiments, collect and analyze data, support commissioning, write SOPs, train operations, troubleshoot machine failures, perform root cause analysis, and participate in on-call support for production issues.

Designs, evaluates, and supports membrane gas process applications (especially biogas upgrading). Performs Aspen simulations, evaluates inquiries, leads R&D, supports P&ID and hazard reviews, troubleshoots systems, provides on-site service and customer training, investigates failures, and informs product development.

Provide process engineering support for cryogenic production (ASU, LHY, LCO2, LHe) across the Americas: troubleshoot plant issues, optimize performance with controls teams, drive efficiency improvements, support KPI development and plant assessments, and collaborate with operations, supply chain, and energy teams. Travel ~25–30% for site support.

Support high-volume 300mm wafer CMP manufacturing by implementing process and equipment improvements, driving efficiency/yield gains, performing dispositions, supporting ramp and experiments, and analyzing data for problem resolution.

Design and scale manufacturing processes from prototype to high-volume production for EV, energy storage, and aerospace products. Lead first-article builds and validation, run experiments and root-cause analysis, qualify processes, collaborate cross-functionally, and transfer processes into sustained production while improving yield, throughput, and manufacturability.

As a Process Engineer, you will prepare estimates for RFQs, develop new manufacturing processes, conduct quality planning, and provide technical support for various projects.

Perform process design and rigorous review for gas, steam, and reciprocating power systems; validate PFDs/P&IDs, heat and mass balances, and datasheets; support system integration (fuel, cooling, exhaust, emissions), analyze plant performance and heat rate, drive FEED through commissioning, set scopes/schedules, and contribute to HAZOP/LOPA safety studies. Travel up to 20%.