Process Engineer

Actalent • San Diego, CA • 11h ago

Job Title: Process EngineerJob Description

The Process Engineer is responsible for improving, designing, and implementing manufacturing processes. This role involves setting up new production systems, optimizing current processes, creating documentation, training operators, and managing process-improvement projects. It requires hands-on work with equipment and collaboration across engineering, production, quality, facilities, EHS, and vendors.

Responsibilities

Improve the safety, quality, and efficiency of manufacturing processes.

Design, install, and validate new production tools and processes.

Create and update work instructions and process documentation.

Train production staff on new or updated processes.

Perform root-cause analysis using tools like 8D and 5 Why.

Collect, measure, and interpret production data.

Manage projects with limited supervision and may oversee technicians or other engineers.

Ensure compliance with safety procedures, such as lockout/tagout.

Essential Skills

Bachelors degree in Engineering with 2+ years of production engineering experience, or 7+ years of equivalent experience.

Mechanical and analytical hands-on experience in production or lab settings.

Knowledge of SPC, FMEA, Lean, and Six Sigma.

Strong communication skills and intermediate MS Office skills.

Eligibility to work in an ITAR-regulated environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with ceramic or industrial part processing is preferred.

Manufacturing engineering experience with wire bond equipment or automated equipment is preferred.

Experience in troubleshooting issues on the line and working with automated equipment.

Must have previous experience in a manufacturing facility.

Work Environment

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with brand new machines and lines, utilizing the newest technology in the industry. The company offers growth opportunities, where individuals can progress from temporary positions to engineering and management roles. The company is known for its low turnover rate and is diversifying its technology into the chip-making industry. The role includes 10 paid holidays and 5 days of accrued PTO. It is a long-term role offering stability and opportunities for career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $82000.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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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