Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Description

This Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing production processes with a focus on safety, quality, costs, and lead times. This role involves controlling process variabilities, sharing expertise in manufacturing processes through training and guidance, and participating as a key stakeholder in production transfers.

Responsibilities may include:

• Study process disturbances (safety, quality, costs, lead times) to define and implement improvements or optimizations.
• Analyze reasons for process variability and address them effectively.
• Define and maintain up-to-date technical documents related to manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all training documentation includes proper personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and meets all customer specifications throughout the production process.
• Support the fabrication of fixtures needed in production for new or existing products, ensuring error-proofing of the process (Poke Yoke).
• Share knowledge about processes with main users (production) and additional support teams.
• Disposition DMRs and suggest improvements to reduce variability throughout production.
• Support continuous improvements throughout the production process.
• Implement new manufacturing equipment, including installation and technical validation.
• Initiate and keep up-to-date X-FMEA documentation.
• Participate in the New Product Introduction cycle, engaging with the Design Engineering team.
• Analyze and execute engineering change orders.

Essential Skills:

• Process improvement and validation
• New product introduction
• Process engineering and production (sustaining) engineering
• SolidWorks proficiency
• Problem solving and root cause analysis (RCA)
• AS9100 knowledge
• Problem-solving methodologies
• Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement methodologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or equivalent Engineering
• 6 years of relevant work experience in process and/or manufacturing engineering
• Ability to produce technical files to support design and manufacturing needs
• Organize and lead meetings for engineering changes
• Verify technical information related to engineering or process changes
• Participate in continuous improvement projects
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Knowledge of risk analysis methods and DMAIC methodology
• Effective communication skills with all departments

Work Environment

The role is based onsite in the Tualatin, OR area with a work schedule from Monday to Friday. We will only consider local applicants currently given the need to start work onsite in April. Please apply with clearly aligned resume.

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This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/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 Tualatin,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 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.

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000