Actalent

Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Engineer to enhance the maturity, discipline, and strategic direction of our Process Engineering function. This pivotal role is designed for an experienced professional capable of providing support with the team, strengthening engineering fundamentals, and driving proactive, high-value operational impacts.

Responsibilities

• Work within Process Engineering team with other members to strengthen engineering discipline and problem-solving capabilities.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by troubleshooting issues and guiding documentation updates.
• Drive strategic, high-impact process improvements focused on cost, quality, yield, and throughput.
• Manage and justify capital projects, including spend decisions, business cases, and execution.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Develop process maps, control plans, FMEAs, and standardized work tools.
• Execute and oversee cross-functional projects, balancing line support with project work.
• Evaluate equipment, technologies, and processes to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.
• Support new product manufacturability and process scale-up.
• Create clear technical reports, data analyses, and project updates.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in project management and process improvement.
• Nice to have: Experience with capital equipment and process engineering.
• Plus: Leadership development and experience in a Manufacturing/Process Engineering role.
• Plus: Experience in capital expenditure and strategic planning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Polymer).
• 2 to 5+ years of experience in a Manufacturing or Process Engineering role.
• Experience with projecting capital equipment needs and developing strategic timelines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and act on data.
• Must meet requirements for U.S. export control regulations.

Work Environment

The role involves spending 70% of the time on the manufacturing floor and 30% in the office. It requires extensive interaction with various departments, including R&D, Operations, and Engineering, and significant engagement with technicians on the floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kent, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $57.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kent,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.