What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Actalent?
🛠️ Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Shreveport, LA
Reports To: Lean Leader
Business Unit: Voltage Regulators and/or Network Transformers
🎯 Position Objective
Create and maintain efficient manufacturing processes for the metal fabrication feeder line, supporting business needs and driving continuous improvement in alignment with TPS (Toyota Production System) principles.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Own and optimize the metal fabrication feeder line process layout and workstation design
- Lead and execute 2–3 major CapEx projects annually, including milestone planning and Gantt chart development
- Conduct monthly cycle time analysis and generate value stream reports
- Perform takt time and capacity analysis to support production efficiency
- Collaborate in workshops focused on process improvement and lean initiatives
- Partner with Quality to perform root cause analysis and reduce/eliminate defects
- Support EHS initiatives by identifying and mitigating risks within the assigned value stream
📊 Required Skills & Tools
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project, and MS Office
- Strong understanding of TPS concepts and lean manufacturing principles
- Intermediate project management skills
- Ability to interpret and analyze technical data and process metrics
🎓 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Process, or Manufacturing Engineering
- Minimum 2 years of experience in operations or process improvement
- Intermediate English proficiency
✅ Preferred Competencies
- Business Knowledge
- Planning and Decision Making
- Innovation and Problem Solving
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shreveport, LA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $40.86/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 Shreveport,LA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $36 - $41