Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

Collaborate with production teams, maintenance, and new product development to support the development and implementation of process improvements. Contribute to the improvement of on-time delivery, scrap reduction, and project implementations to enhance product throughput. Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Evaluate existing production processes and recommend changes to improve productivity, quality, and safety. Work with the quality assurance team to establish standards, methods, and procedures for manufacturing operations. Implement corrective actions for quality issues and work on continuous improvement projects. Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability. Provide technical support and training to production staff. Drive lean and productivity improvement initiatives plant-wide through the development and implementation of new processes, equipment, and processes. Participate in Lean activities including Kaizen events, 5S, 8D, Preventative Maintenance programs, root cause analysis, 5 Why, and other Lean tools to enhance productivity. Assist in the transfer of new product development into production ramp-up including capital expenditures, project ownership transition, and structured hand-off to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production teams, maintenance, and new product development to support the development and implementation of process improvements.
• Contribute to the improvement of on-time delivery, scrap reduction, and project implementations to enhance product throughput.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Evaluate existing production processes and recommend changes to improve productivity, quality, and safety.
• Work with the quality assurance team to establish standards, methods, and procedures for manufacturing operations.
• Implement corrective actions for quality issues and work on continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff.
• Drive lean and productivity improvement initiatives plant-wide through the development and implementation of new processes, equipment, and processes.
• Participate in Lean activities including Kaizen events, 5S, 8D, Preventative Maintenance programs, root cause analysis, 5 Why, and other Lean tools to enhance productivity.
• Assist in the transfer of new product development into production ramp-up including capital expenditures, project ownership transition, and structured hand-off to manufacturing.

Essential Skills

• Process improvement
• Process Development
• Lean manufacturing
• Equipment troubleshooting
• Mechanical background
• Extrusion
• Kaizen
• 5S
• Manufacturing engineering

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years of professional engineering experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement and development projects.

Work Environment

Old school manufacturing company. Process engineers will have an office but will be on the floor frequently. The company values work-life balance and is engaging in various employee events such as social media contests, core values, community engagement events, beach cleanups, holiday drives for kids, and animal shelters.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $125000.00/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 Warwick,RI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are 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

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000