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Process Engineer

Quanex
Kent, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2026
Quanex is looking for a Process Engineer to join our team in Kent, WA

A Process Engineer plays a crucial role in optimizing the PVC extrusion manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, quality, and productivity. Responsible for designing and implementing process improvements, conducting data analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.

We Offer You

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus Potential
  • 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
  • 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays (2 weeks) and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)
  • Standard Work Schedule
  • Tuition support for degree and continuous education
  • Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What Success Looks Like

  • Interact with Production line personnel to determine process problem areas.
  • Identify equipment that reduces costs and improves productivity, quality and safety.
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to address scrap reduction and change over efficiencies, along w/ quality and productivity improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-plant teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide technical support to production teams and assist in troubleshooting production-related problems.
  • Participate in new product development and scale-up activities, including process design and equipment selection.
  • Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to process engineering.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; applicable work experience will be considered.
  • At least two years of relevant Engineering experience, preferably within an extrusion manufacturing environment.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing flows & processes.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Solid proficiency with a variety of computer systems and software applications, including CAD and MS Office.
  • Sold professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
  • Solid understanding and demonstrated use of statistical controls and GD&T, related to quality.
  • Solid knowledge of OSHA safety standards and 6S processes.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.

The salary range for this position is $68K - $101K w/ bonus potential.

About Quanex, A Part Of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.

Salary : $68,000 - $101,000

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