What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
JOB SUMMARY The Process Improvement Engineer is responsible for performing detailed time studies, process analysis, and production improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This temporary, contract role will focus on evaluating current production processes, labor utilization, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, and cost. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct time and motion studies across manufacturing operations. • Develop and validate standard work and labor standards. • Analyze workflows to identify bottlenecks, waste, and inefficiencies. • Recommend and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce costs. • Perform line balancing and workstation optimization. • Document current- vs. future-state processes and present findings to leadership. • Use data and observations to support continuous improvement (Lean) initiatives. • Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure practical implementation. • Track and report measurable improvements (cycle time, labor utilization, throughput
Skills
process improvement, process engineering, lean manufacturing, six sigma, microsoft office, takt time, line balancing
Top Skills Details
process improvement,process engineering,lean manufacturing,six sigma
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Microsoft office line balancing and takt time experience
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Elkton, KY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $50.00/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 Elkton,KY.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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.
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