Process Engineer - Lead

Process Engineer

The Process Engineer plays a pivotal role in supporting production, maintenance, and engineering efforts to ensure the manufacturing of high-quality products that meet customer demands. This role involves participation in task forces, cross-functional teams, and committees, as well as working shift assignments as required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day production activities, providing engineering support and troubleshooting to maintain product quality and quantity.
• Maintain historical data by tracking daily performance and analyzing key efficiencies and parameters to assist Operations in meeting cost and production goals.
• Provide management support in response to process deviations, assisting operations teams in troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Analyze processes to develop new operating techniques and recommend changes or capital expenditures for improved business efficiencies.
• Lead and support investigations related to safety and quality incidents.
• Coordinate and lead the training and coaching of operations personnel to enhance process design and operational techniques.
• Monitor process conditions and operational activities, proposing corrective actions as needed for cost-effective and efficient operations.
• Serve as a Certified Lean Specialist, leading internal department projects.
• Partner with trainers to support, develop, and execute effective training programs.
• Cover Department Manager or Operations Leads responsibilities during vacations and vacancies.

Essential Skills:

• Expertise in Process Improvement and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong skills in Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement.
• Proficiency in Manufacturing Process Design and Mechanical Construction Management.
• Experience with Change Orders, Engineering, Electrical, Industrial Project Engineering, and Estimation.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in process engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Certified Lean Specialist.
• Experience in Capital Improvement projects.

Work Environment:

The role operates within a manufacturing and professional office environment, managing projects and directing personnel both internally and externally. The work involves collaboration across various teams and requires adaptability to different working conditions.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $57.69/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 South Sioux City, NE.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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. 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.