Top Process Engineer Jobs

Designs, implements, and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, throughput, yield, quality, safety, and waste reduction. Partners with plant technicians and managers on corrective actions, Lean Manufacturing initiatives, root-cause problem solving, material and packaging improvements, product launches, startups, and capital projects. The role requires data-driven decision-making, direct manufacturing-floor exposure, cross-functional collaboration, and flexibility to work nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel.

Supports production by resolving documentation issues, interpreting drawings and BOMs, assisting with prototypes and complex builds, and coordinating between production, engineering, and procurement. Reviews documentation and physical builds, helps develop SOPs and best practices, tracks discrepancies, and trains operations teams on manufacturing documents. The role requires onsite floor support in a manufacturing environment and familiarity with ERP systems, SolidWorks, engineering drawings, and manufacturing processes.

Leads engineers, associate engineers, and technicians in developing, deploying, and sustaining PCBA cleaning and conformal coating processes. Drives manufacturing quality, efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational improvements; manages process and equipment qualification documentation; supports root cause analysis and maintenance initiatives; and mentors team members while executing strategic manufacturing objectives.

Develops and sustains wafer-level bonding, alignment, etching, electroplating, CMP, grinding, and dicing processes for MEMS fabrication. Improves yield, reduces defects, optimizes process stability, performs DOE and root cause analysis, monitors SPC, and supports equipment qualification and uptime. Collaborates with process engineering, integration, R&D, production, and quality teams in a cleanroom manufacturing environment.

Drive process improvements and technical problem-solving in manufacturing plants. Analyze process data to reduce defects, scrap, rework, downtime, and costs; troubleshoot materials, methods, and equipment; and develop process specifications and controls. Lead R&D trials, new product launches, technology projects, and capital improvements using Lean, SPC, DOE, DMAIC, and A3 methodologies. Maintain SAP and production reporting systems while mentoring plant personnel.

Supports and improves manufacturing processes and products through engineering analysis, lean initiatives, audits, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, ergonomic evaluations, and variability reduction. The role supports Trim and Chassis Assembly, addresses quality and throughput constraints, develops process documentation, ensures environmental and governmental compliance, and supports ISO 14001 auditing.

Provides technical and process engineering support for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Troubleshoots production, material, process, and equipment issues; designs and qualifies manufacturing equipment and fixtures; supports product integration, engineering changes, validation, investigations, and root-cause analysis. Leads process, cleaning, and equipment validation activities while applying statistical analysis, scientific knowledge, and project management to deliver medium-sized projects.

Leads manufacturing process engineering for high-technology electronics, including manufacturability, root-cause analysis, process controls, equipment implementation, statistical analysis, troubleshooting, process documentation, production transfers, training, yield improvements, and cost-reduction initiatives. Partners with production and engineering teams to establish repeatable processes, improve throughput and safety, support equipment maintenance, and introduce new technologies.

Optimizes manufacturing operations and processes to meet quality, cost, and efficiency goals. Leads process and product qualification, SPC implementation, FMEA, plant trials, compliance audits, root-cause and failure analyses, continuous improvement, and production training. Maintains process specifications, SOPs, JSAs, and work instructions; collaborates with R&D, production, suppliers, and customers; supports safety initiatives and recommends equipment or process modifications to reduce downtime and improve manufacturing performance.

Lead manufacturing process optimization for PVC pipe production, focusing on output, downtime, scrap, process control, material usage, and product quality. Develop procedures, training, layouts, and data-driven improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methods. Support capital projects by defining equipment requirements, controls, facility preparation, installation, training, and production ramp-up. Provide hands-on technical problem solving and collaborate with plant leadership and operations teams.

Leads process design, optimization, troubleshooting, and safety reviews for capital projects and operating facilities. Develops process flowsheets, heat and material balances, P&IDs, equipment sizing, simulations, and hydraulic calculations. Supports vendor document review, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. Identifies debottlenecking opportunities, ensures technical and safety standards, reviews engineering deliverables, and mentors junior engineers.

Supports safe, efficient extrusion manufacturing through process troubleshooting, root cause investigations, SOP development, quality improvement, equipment optimization, and continuous improvement. Collaborates with R&D, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Engineering teams to scale new products, support capital projects, improve reliability, reduce material and energy costs, and maintain environmental and safety compliance. Provides technical guidance and training to production staff.

Provides process engineering support for medical device manufacturing in an FDA- and ISO-regulated environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment and processes, root cause analysis, process validation, PFMEA, risk management, CAPA support, documentation, supplier qualification, engineering changes, continuous improvement, SPC, capability analysis, equipment qualification, design transfer, NPI, and production training. The role focuses on machine shop operations and supports new equipment, tooling, automation, and process implementation.

Designs, optimizes, and oversees optical thin-film coating manufacturing processes for telecom products. Manages automated coating platforms, analyzes manufacturing data, improves yield and throughput, supports new product introduction, resolves quality issues, and leads continuous improvement. Collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, quality, and thin-film design teams. Develops equipment-control and measurement processes, supports qualification testing, and maintains manufacturing documentation.

Combines process engineering, continuous improvement, and project execution for biogas facilities. Identifies and implements improvements to performance, reliability, efficiency, safety, and economics; performs process calculations and equipment sizing; leads root-cause analysis; and manages modifications and capital projects from concept through commissioning. Coordinates engineering, vendors, contractors, operations, and maintenance while supporting process safety reviews, troubleshooting, documentation, and replication of successful improvements.

Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve advanced ceramics manufacturing capabilities, yields, process flow, productivity, equipment efficiency, and workforce utilization. Applies Lean Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies, supports technology transfers and mid-sized projects, analyzes process data, documents improvements, trains staff, and maintains safety standards. The role requires equipment analysis, process control, failure-mode analysis, communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Lead process improvement initiatives from concept through implementation, optimizing PTFE compounding and extrusion processes. Analyze manufacturing data, troubleshoot production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HSE teams. Apply Lean Six Sigma, statistical analysis, SPC, DOE, and continuous improvement methods to reduce waste, scrap, downtime, and costs while improving quality and equipment effectiveness.

Develop and characterize semiconductor deposition processes on TEL equipment at customer sites. Design optimization experiments, analyze process data, troubleshoot equipment and process issues, support customer demonstrations and adoption, and coordinate with sales, marketing, factory, and internal teams. The role serves as a technical customer interface, supports process startups, ensures processing quality, and may involve domestic or international travel.

Leads cryopreservation process engineering for cell and gene therapy manufacturing, including process development, scale-up, technology transfer, facility and equipment readiness, validation, startup, GMP operations, and continuous improvement. Develops operational documentation, supports automation and manufacturing IT systems, leads investigations, manages risks, supports regulatory inspections, and coordinates cross-functional readiness across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other teams.

Leads process and equipment design for strategic capital projects in drug product manufacturing or packaging. Owns design decisions, equipment specifications, risk assessments, project controls, procurement strategy, regulatory audit support, and cost-effective technical solutions. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, consultants, and regulatory agencies while ensuring compliance with cGMP requirements and business objectives. May supervise engineers or technicians.

Develop, maintain and optimize DRAM process modules and flows. Design and run DOE, analyze data with JMP/Minitab, troubleshoot cross-module yield issues, perform failure analysis, and transfer technology from R&D to high-volume manufacturing while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Translates aircraft design intent into manufacturing instructions, routings, bills of materials, work sequences, and integrated manufacturing dossiers. Supports production teams on the shop floor, resolves recurring work-preparation issues, specifies tooling and equipment requirements, and drives continuous improvement. Partners with engineering, production, quality, maintenance, health and safety, and supply chain teams while contributing industrial requirements during product design.

Optimizes plant processes through engineering analysis, Lean and Six Sigma methods, debottlenecking, yield improvement, and quality enhancement. Leads feasibility studies, process and equipment design, economic analyses, troubleshooting, plant trials, and commissioning of new technologies. Collaborates with production, maintenance, management, and administrative teams to implement profitable continuous improvements. The role spans laboratory, production floor, and office environments and includes occasional lifting and working at heights.

Supports downstream biologics technology transfer from process development to GMP manufacturing. Responsibilities include facility and equipment fit assessments, process calculations, technical documentation, batch records, risk assessments, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, process improvements, data analysis, manufacturing oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. Provides technical expertise for mRNA and protein therapeutics, single-use systems, scale-up, late-stage, PPQ, and commercial programs while mentoring junior staff.

Develops, optimizes, and maintains manufacturing processes for fiber optic cable production. Analyzes process data, creates documentation, resolves quality issues, supports equipment upgrades and new product introductions, and leads Lean and Six Sigma improvements. Provides technical support to production, performs root cause analysis, collaborates with quality, maintenance, R&D, and vendors, and drives cost reduction while maintaining product quality and compliance.