Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support automated assembly and plastic injection molding operations across multiple product lines.
• Work hands-on with injection molding equipment, tooling, and related manufacturing systems to optimize performance.
• Develop, refine, and document manufacturing processes to improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Apply process engineering principles to troubleshoot issues in molding and assembly operations and implement robust solutions.
• Use Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to identify waste, reduce variation, and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, production, and quality to support new product introduction and process development.
• Create, update, and maintain work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent manufacturing practices.
• Support automation initiatives by evaluating and improving automated assembly processes and equipment.
• Monitor production performance, analyze data, and implement process improvements to enhance throughput and reduce scrap.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable standards and support requirements for medical device or similarly regulated products, as applicable.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Provide on-floor support to production teams, including training and guidance on new or updated processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of plastic injection mold processing experience.
• Experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding operations, including setup, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to automated assembly and production.
• Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Exposure to Six Sigma tools and concepts.
• Ability to create and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
• Strong mechanical engineering aptitude related to tooling, equipment, and manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Four (4) years of practical application of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industries is beneficial.
• Background in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering is advantageous.
• Experience with automation in manufacturing environments is desirable.
• Demonstrated success in process development and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to support continuous improvement programs focused on quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a stable manufacturing organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
• 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 coverage.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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.