Process Engineer Jobs

A Process Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for designing, implementing, controlling, and optimizing industrial processes. They often work in areas such as factories, plants, or industrial sites, where they help create new system processes, improve existing ones, and reduce costs by finding ways to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, energy, and other resources. They also analyze data to identify trends, make process design decisions, and solve production issues. Process Engineers often collaborate with other professionals, such as production managers and quality engineers, to ensure that manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and efficiency standards.

Essential skills for a Process Engineer include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent mathematical and statistical knowledge, a good understanding of engineering and industrial principles, and proficiency in using process simulation software. They should also have solid project management abilities, great communication and teamwork skills, and the capacity to work under pressure. Relevant certifications, such as a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) or a Lean Six Sigma certification, can be beneficial. Before becoming a Process Engineer, a person might have roles such as Process Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, or Quality Control Engineer.

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Glass Float Line Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 5 days ago

NOW HIRING: FLOAT HOT END ENGINEER Carlex Glass, a leader in advanced glass manufacturing, is seeking a dedicated Engineer to optimize and enhance all areas of our Float Operation. This role is...

Multi-Color Corporation

Process Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Process Engineer who will be responsible for developing process-engineering capabilities and driving efficiency in our Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania location....

VSSI, llc

Entry level Process Development Engineer

Conduct time studies, process mapping, and root cause analyses. Qualifications: Proven experience developing SOPs and leading process optimization projects....

PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Little Rock, AR Our client is a medium sized US based manufacturing company. Since all of their operations are in the US and so are most of their customers and most of...

Manufacturing Process Engineer

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 17 days ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 17 days ago

In addition to manufacturing engineering responsibilities, there will be opportunity for some design engineering work (electrical and mechanical)....

PIPE- Process Engineer

  • Baraboo, WI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Baraboo, WI
  • 1 hour ago

About the Role- (located to 500 Industrial Court) The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for identifying and leading continuous improvement projects for new and existing products/processes...

Launch Electrical Process Engineer

  • Roanoke, IN
  • 1 hour ago
  • Roanoke, IN
  • 1 hour ago

Sponsorship : GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN...

Process Engineer

  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 hour ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 1 hour ago

DUTIES: Provide technical planning, biological process, mechanical design, and construction support on various water and wastewater treatment and resource recovery projects....

Process Engineer II

  • Merrimack, NH
  • 1 hour ago
  • Merrimack, NH
  • 1 hour ago

Come build your career with BAE Systems BAE Systems is looking for a Process Engineer II to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at their Merrimack, New Hampshire facility....

Experienced Process Engineer

  • Hatfield, PA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hatfield, PA
  • 1 hour ago

Clemens Food Group seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer (Experienced Process Engineer II) to join our dynamic team....

Staff Microelectronics Process Engineer

  • Linthicum, MD
  • 1 hour ago
  • Linthicum, MD
  • 1 hour ago

Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging...

Process Engineer

  • Waverly, NE
  • 1 hour ago
  • Waverly, NE
  • 1 hour ago

Commercial Plastics seeks a full-time Process Engineer for our manufacturing facility in Waverly, NE. We are experiencing a tremendous amount of growth in our Waverly, NE Facility....

Principal / Senior Principal Microelectronics Process Engineer

  • Linthicum, MD
  • 2 hours ago
  • Linthicum, MD
  • 2 hours ago

Advanced Technology Lab (ATL) - located outside of Baltimore, Maryland - where we design, manufacture, and test semiconductor products for internal and commercial production customers as well as emerging...

Process Engineer-Molding and Packaging

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Partner with suppliers to ensure effective process validation, design for manufacturing, material selection, and process development for both molding and packaging components....

Process Engineer - Blow Molding

  • Cedar City, UT
  • 3 hours ago
  • Cedar City, UT
  • 3 hours ago

Working knowledge of plastic technology with emphasis on molding Detailed knowledge of plastic mold and part design Experience with SolidWorks or other comparable 3D modeling software Proficiency with...

Process Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireManufacturingEngineers research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Process Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Process Engineers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.1%
Master's Degree
34.6%
Associate's Degree
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.6%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Process Engineers
2-4 years
23.6%
10+ years
18.1%
Less than 1 year
17.7%
1-2 years
16.4%
None
9.4%
8-10 years
6.1%
6-8 years
4.7%
4-6 years
4.0%



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