Process Engineer
Actalent
Posted Monday, April 6, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005941005
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Process Engineer to support and lead daily line support and continuous improvement initiatives. As the technical leader for the processes you support, you will make key decisions to ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of manufacturing processes. You will evaluate current processes, materials, and equipment to ensure their compatibility with our operating philosophy.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update departmental labor standards for the area of ownership.
- Analyze processes to identify waste and assist in implementing recommendations.
- Determine and maintain capacity calculations based on equipment, labor resources, and standards.
- Assist in machine balancing for minimum cycle time.
- Implement and support lean practices across all value streams.
- Manage and own the preventative and predictive maintenance for applicable equipment and tooling.
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to assess the need for new equipment and perform justification calculations.
- Interact with vendors on new equipment and equipment specifications ensuring compatibility with existing facilities and operating philosophy.
- Provide Tool Engineering support in evaluating the feasibility of various material applications.
- Furnish input in determining material selection, assuring all comparisons of cost, performance, quality, and tooling are included in the selection.
- 2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
- 3-5 years of process engineering experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in industrial assembly.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Experience in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing.
- Demonstrated knowledge of CAD/CAM software and MS Office.
- Lean and/or Six Sigma experience/certification is a plus.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Statistical Process Control and motion and time studies preferred.
- Project management experience.
- Experience writing work instructions.
- Experience with Bill of Materials.
This position operates on the 1st shift, with a flexible schedule option of four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, depending on your preference. The work site is located at Golden Valley - Plant 1.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $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 Eden Prairie,MN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 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.
Contact Information
Recruiter: Erica Borrell
Phone: +19525633225
Email: eborrell@actalentservices.com
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