Entry Level Process Engineer

Actalent • Kingsport, TN • 12h ago

Job Title: Entry Level Process Engineer

Job Description

The Process Engineer will provide technical support at the hot end, batch house, furnace, tin bath, lehr operations and help resolve quality problems as required. The Tech engineer also provides operations assistance, training, audit participation and develops and administers best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, coordinate, supervise and participate in repair and maintenance work

Provide day to day support for hot end processes, including resolving process upsets, process changes, training, etc

Provide technical support to troubleshoot hot end processes and equipment issues and develop and implement both short term and long term corrective actions

Interact with all support systems pertinent to Hot End operations such as environmental systems, water supplies, etc

Perform furnace inspections and initiate solutions to maintain and improve overall furnace operations,

Interact with other engineers, production and maintenance personnel, and masons to investigate process problems and implement solutions,

Coordinate with all necessary personnel during repairs

Develop, prepare and maintain up to date operational procedures

Plan, prepare and coordinate preventative maintenance

Analyze data to determine trends and take appropriate actions

Assure compliance with all federal, state and local laws with job responsibility

Supports new process development

Skills and Specifications

Work full time, overtime and shifts as required

Prioritize and multi task

Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills

Work accurately and independently

Exceptional PC skills

Ability to develop and deliver training

Education and Qualifications

BS degree in engineering or related fields required

Statistical methods and analysis proficiency helpful

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kingsport, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kingsport,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.

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