Process Engineer Jobs in Iowa

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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Quality Engineer

  • Keosauqua, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Keosauqua, IA
  • 5 days ago

Essential Skills Quality engineering Problem solving Root cause analysis Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field 2+ years of related quality engineering experience Experience working...

Process Engineer

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 7 days ago

TITLE: Process Engineer LOCATION: Cedar Rapids, IA REPORTS TO: Lead Process Engineer The Process Engineer plays a pivotal role in optimizing manufacturing processes to improve process efficiency, quality...

Process Development Engineer I

  • Coralville, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Coralville, IA
  • 13 days ago

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) is the leading manufacturer of custom oligonucleotides and proprietary technologies for genomics applications. Our work is complex and cutting-edge, and our team...

Part Time Student - Quality Engineer - Waterloo, IA

  • Waterloo, IA
  • 21 days ago
  • Waterloo, IA
  • 21 days ago

What Skills You Need Pursing a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar discipline Ability to work 16-20 hours weekly during the academic...

Thermal and Combustion Process Engineer

  • Davenport, IA
  • 23 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 23 days ago

Arconic is currently in search of Thermal & Combustion Process Engineer to join our Manufacturing Technology Engineering team based out of Alcoa, TN or Davenport, IA or Lancaster, PA....

Manufacturing Process Engineer

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 26 days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 26 days ago

For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or similar field of study....

Finishing Process Engineer

  • Davenport, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 30+ days ago

We are seeking a Finishing Process Engineer to join our edge trimming and slitting team at a state-of-the-art steel flat-rolled product facility in Starkville, MS, just outside of Mississippi State...

Quality Engineer

  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • 30+ days ago

Create and maintain APQP documentation (Advanced Product Quality Planning), including control plans, process flows, and PFMEA activities (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)....

Foundry Process Engineer

  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 30+ days ago

SUMMARY The Foundry Process Engineer is responsible for foundry process stability and improvements, process design, scrap reduction, automation and continuous improvement....

Melt/Recycle Process Engineer

  • Davenport, IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 45+ days ago

Responsibilities & Qualifications Position Overview Our Davenport Casting facility is seeking to add a talented Melt/Recycle Process Engineer to its team....

Process Engineer

  • IA
  • 45+ days ago
  • IA
  • 45+ days ago

Process Engineer Location(s) DeWitt, Iowa Company Guardian Glass Career Field Engineering Job Number 169858 Your Job Guardian Glass is looking for a Process Engineer to join our team in DeWitt, IA!...

Process Engineer

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Marshalltown, IA
  • 90+ days ago

For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, or similar field of study....

Process Improvement Engineer

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 90+ days ago

Overview UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital Full-Time Days M-F 8am-4:30pm The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for helping to build an organization-wide culture of continuous improvement. To...

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in Iowa

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 in Iowa 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 in Iowa
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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