Hiring: Process Engineer Company: Actalent Location: Leola, PA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 12:03:03 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AutoCAD, CAD, Lean Manufacturing, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, ideally 7–10+ years, in a high-volume or continuous manufacturing environment. Required Skills: •Drive optimization of plant output, including throughput improvement, process efficiency, and material utilization across the manufacturing facility. •Lead efforts to reduce downtime, scrap, and process variation through robust process engineering and data-driven problem solving. •Analyze manufacturing metrics such as scrap rates, downtime, material usage, line speeds, process capability, and overall plant performance to identify trends and improvement opportunities. •Develop, implement, and maintain engineering procedures and process controls that support consistent, high-quality production. •Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TPM, FMEA, DOE, and other structured methodologies. •Conduct root cause analysis on process issues, quality problems, and equipment-related downtime, and implement corrective and preventive actions. •Maintain a strong presence on the plant floor, working directly with operators, supervisors, maintenance, and production teams to solve problems and drive improvements. •Support HSE and safety compliance by promoting safe manufacturing practices, participating in incident investigations, and contributing to hazard reduction and safety initiatives. Qualifications: •Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred. •Exposure to industrial controls, automation, PLCs, sensors, or manufacturing technology is a plus, though not the primary focus of the role. •Industry background is flexible as long as experience comes from a manufacturing environment. •CAD experience is a plus but not a hiring requirement. •Controls and automation knowledge is beneficial but not expected to be the candidate's primary skill set. •Strong interest in manufacturing process improvement, safety, continuous improvement, and plant-floor engagement. •Demonstrated capacity to lead through influence and build strong relationships across production, maintenance, and leadership teams. •This is a Permanent position based out of Leola, PA. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!