Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Engineer II to provide technical and sustaining engineering support within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in process development deliverables, including IQ, OQ, PQ process characterization work, and equipment development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support in a manufacturing area, ensuring processes and equipment meet quality standards and improve production efficiencies.
• Recommend and implement equipment and process modifications to enhance production yields for existing products.
• Integrate equipment and material capabilities to meet target specifications.
• Review product development requirements for compatibility with processing methods to determine costs and schedules.
• Collaborate with product design and development teams to ensure compatibility between processes and designs.
• Conduct or recommend statistical analyses and document work accordingly.
• Lead innovation development and optimization of manufacturing concepts, processes, and procedures for transfer to manufacturing operations.
• Scout and assess feasibility of new materials and processes, select appropriate tooling and fixtures, and oversee equipment installation.
• Develop manufacturing processes applicable to statistical process control, including measurement systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations in all processes and procedures.
• Formulate, deliver, and manage projects, working with stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.
• Act as a mentor to colleagues or guide entry-level professionals.

Essential Skills

• Practical knowledge and demonstrated competence in process development.
• Experience with medical devices is preferred.
• Familiarity with engineering tools utilized in process development.
• The ability to work independently on moderately complex projects.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in sharing information and gaining support for decision-making.
• Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with less experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Solutions-driven and detail-oriented.
• Experience with process qualification activities, process improvement, and manufacturing line validation.

Work Environment

The role is based onsite and involves focus on development and production manufacturing readiness activities for pharmaceutical medical devices. The position requires immediate availability to start.

This is a Contract position based out of St Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 St Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.