Process Engineer

Process Engineer

This position involves hands-on activities related to engineering, manufacturing, and quality improvement within the company. The Process Engineer is tasked with enhancing manufacturing and engineering efficiencies, collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and purchasing teams on various projects. The role includes developing and implementing engineering improvements in the manufacturing area and supporting all phases of the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance capabilities and processes, focusing on improving manufacturing and quality with a customer-oriented approach.
• Optimize the use and utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and manufacturing operations.
• Lead the Continuous Improvement Team, applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to projects that deliver cost savings, improved process efficiency, and ensured quality.
• Focus on achieving measurable cost-savings results, both short and long term, while maintaining necessary quality checks.
• Analyze plant operations using engineering principles to make recommendations for improved efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.
• Improve machine/operation cycle times and standardize work methods.
• Provide support to manufacturing, quality, and purchasing departments as directed.
• Directly responsible for improving manufacturing efficiencies, rates, standards, and processes through interaction with manufacturing and maintenance departments.
• Document changes to processes, quality plans, and procedures as a result of continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with die setters to improve die setting techniques and enhance knowledge for setup positions.
• Manage all process routings, bill of materials, packaging instructions, and work instructions.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 1-3 years of previous work experience in a related stamping, welding, or manufacturing environment.
• General knowledge of technologies and methodologies used in continuous process improvement, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma methods, and 5S activities.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, diagrams, and procedure manuals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, continuous improvement, and manufacturing processes, particularly in stamping and stamping press environments.

Work Environment

The role is based in both an office and manufacturing environment. Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, with the noise level in the shop usually loud and varying temperature conditions. All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used while in the shop.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bluffton, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $32.70/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 Bluffton, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 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.