Process Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

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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Manufacturing Process Engineer Lead

  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • 13 hours ago

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants. Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing...

Manufacturing Process Engineer

  • Silver Grove, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Silver Grove, KY
  • 4 days ago

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all....

Manufacturing Process Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 4 days ago

We are currently assisting our client, an industry leader, with a Manufacturing Process Engineer search located near Louisville, KY....

Process Engineer Metallurgist

  • Fort Knox, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Knox, KY
  • 5 days ago

Process Enigneer/Metallurgist- Full time direct hire opening with a local client near Fort Knox, KY. Our client is looking for a candidate with at least 1 + years worth of manufacturing experience...

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 5 days ago
  • Elizabethtown, KY
  • 5 days ago

Quality Engineer (Manufacturing) P09 - Elizabethtown, 2201 West Park Road, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, United States of America Req #1261 Monday, April 7, 2025 Summit Polymers is a leading Tier 1...

Regional Quality Engineer

  • Hebron, KY
  • 17 days ago
  • Hebron, KY
  • 17 days ago

Evaluate the customer complaints and Internal scraps to update Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA)....

Process Engineer

  • Lawrenceburg, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Lawrenceburg, KY
  • 18 days ago

Preferred Experience: Experience with Computer-aided Design (AutoCAD, Draftsight, etc)....

Process Engineer

  • Erlanger, KY
  • 18 days ago
  • Erlanger, KY
  • 18 days ago

We're currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Process Engineer to join our growing team....

Quality Engineer, Sr. - Florence, KY expansion CVG300

  • Florence, KY
  • 19 days ago
  • Florence, KY
  • 19 days ago

Develop and maintain Quality Visual aids that will be used for inline, final and OBA Inspection Improve NPI Efficiency and Quality through use of Design for Manufacturability tools....

Process Engineer - Training Coordinator

  • Erlanger, KY
  • 19 days ago
  • Erlanger, KY
  • 19 days ago

The Process Engineer | Training Coordinator will develop and conduct training programs for employees throughout the organization....

Quality Engineer (Lexington, KY)

  • Lexington, KY
  • 20 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 20 days ago

A Quality Engineer (QE) is an in-depth customer contact that liaises between the customer, internal quality and manufacturing groups; coordinates and oversees quality, design and manufacturing concerns...

Continuous Improvement Quality Engineer I-III

  • Berea, KY
  • 25 days ago
  • Berea, KY
  • 25 days ago

Manufacturing Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of multiple manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, assembly techniques, time studies, automation, PLC, machine logic, torque tooling...

Quality Engineer

  • Lexington, KY
  • 28 days ago
  • Lexington, KY
  • 28 days ago

New product activity focuses on early involvement with development engineering to ensure proper design for manufacturing and quality techniques are utilized, while current product activity is focused...

Senior Process Improvement Engineer

  • Louisville, KY
  • 29 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 29 days ago

Must have experience applying time studies and/or standard work....

Quality Engineer Lead

  • Graham, KY
  • 30+ days ago
  • Graham, KY
  • 30+ days ago

Requirements: The successful candidate preferably will have a BS/MS in science or engineering discipline with emphasis in electro/mechanical engineering and experience in quality engineering....

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

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 Kentucky 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 in Kentucky
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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