Process Engineer

Description

Overview:

The Process Engineer will own and support die casting processes from the production floor up, with a focus on improving efficiency, quality, and overall manufacturing performance. This role is hands-on and highly collaborative, working closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to keep processes running smoothly and continuously improving.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, analyze, and optimize die casting processes to improve cycle times, yield, and product quality

- Monitor day-to-day production performance and implement process controls to ensure stable, repeatable results

- Troubleshoot production and quality issues, performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions

- Develop and implement process improvements that reduce scrap, downtime, and manufacturing costs

- Partner cross-functionally to ensure products and processes meet internal and customer quality standards

- Support continuous improvement initiatives and introduce new ideas, tools, or technologies to enhance operations

Skills

process design, process engineering, die casting, chemical engineering, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement

Top Skills Details

process design,process engineering,die casting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related required

Hands-on process design and engineering experience in die casting environments

Strong knowledge of process controls, SPC, and production optimization

Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve manufacturing issues on the floor

Chemical Engineering degree or closely related engineering experience

Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams

Proficient with manufacturing and process engineering software/tools

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement is a plus

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hampton, IA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in New Hampton,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 29, 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. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.