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
  • 3 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 3 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...

Weyerhaeuser

Process Control Engineer

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Process Control Engineer/Specialist to support our lumber facility in Dodson, Louisiana. Key Functions Develop and define intermediate to advance control system...

Quality Engineer

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Support Design Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs). Lead customer audits, source inspections, and quality reviews....

Pilot Plant Process Engineer

  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Denver, CO
  • 1 day ago

Overview We are seeking a Pilot Plant Process Engineer to join our Research & Analytical Services Department (R&ASD)....

Quality Engineer/Weekend shift

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 4 days ago

Support Design Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs), and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs). Lead customer audits, source inspections, and quality reviews....

CNC Programmer/Manufacturing Engineer Weekend Shift

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 45+ days ago

Work with manufacturing engineering and machinists to develop manufacturing processes, including detailed work instructions, manufacturing sketches/drawings and other shop floor documentation....

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 23 days ago
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • 23 days ago

, manufacturing, and quality of component parts Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at a minimum) Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:...

Manufacturing Process Engineer

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 5 hours ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 5 hours ago

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

Sr Quality Engineer NEW

  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 5 hours ago

Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the product design and manufacturing processes for the overall vehicle, Collaborate with internal & external functions to define and execute processes...

Quality Engineer (US Citizen) - Amityville, NY - JP7004

  • Amityville, NY
  • 5 hours ago
  • Amityville, NY
  • 5 hours ago

, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Management, or Quality Sciences....

Process Improvement Engineer (Job #656)

  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
  • 5 hours ago
  • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
  • 5 hours ago

Process Improvement Engineer (Job #656) Defense Acquisition Support Services LLC View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD...

Supplier Quality Engineer NEW

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 5 hours ago

Process Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (PFMEA) experience and developing source inspection plans and qualifying the inspection process capabilities....

Process Engineer IV

  • Framingham, MA
  • 5 hours ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 5 hours ago

Process Engineer IV Job Description Job title: Process Engineer IV Duration: 1 Year Location: Framingham, MA 01701 (Fully Onsite role) Shift 1st Work Schedule 9-5 EST Mon-Fri (Fully onsite role) HM...

Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (Batteries)

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Process Failure Modes Effects and Analysis (PFMEA) experience and developing source inspection plans and qualifying the inspection process capabilities....

Display Process Engineer

  • Cupertino, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Cupertino, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Element Analysis (FEA) for structural and thermal, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)- Ability to model Color Filter Process, OLED Evaporation, Encapsulation and Photolithography- High degree of flexibility-willing...

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
2.5%
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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