Process Development Engineer Jobs

Explore Process Development Engineer opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Process Development Engineers design, evaluate, and improve the processes used to manufacture products reliably, efficiently, and at scale. These roles connect research and production, translating technical requirements into repeatable operations.

What Does a Process Development Engineer Do?

Responsibilities vary by industry and employer, but often include developing and scaling manufacturing processes, planning and analyzing experiments, troubleshooting production challenges, and documenting procedures. Engineers may collaborate with research and development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and supply chain teams to improve yield, product quality, safety, and cost efficiency.

Industries and Work Environments

Process Development Engineers work across industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, food production, energy, and advanced materials. Some roles focus on laboratory or pilot-scale development, while others support technology transfer, process validation, or full-scale manufacturing.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a bachelor’s or advanced degree in chemical, biomedical, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline, along with relevant process or manufacturing experience. Useful capabilities may include process modeling, statistical analysis, design of experiments, root-cause investigation, technical documentation, and familiarity with quality systems. Requirements differ by role, particularly in regulated industries.

Find Process Development Engineer Jobs

Search Ladders for vetted Process Development Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its responsibilities, experience requirements, location, and compensation details, then focus your search on opportunities that match your technical background and career goals.

Remote
caret down
Compensation
caret down
Position Level
caret down
Time Posted
caret down
Industries
caret down
Locations
caret down
More
1
caret down

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading process optimization initiatives in mineral processing. Drive project scope, design, and implementation while enhancing yield, recovery, and cost-efficiency within a collab...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform water and wastewater design projects from concept to completion. Lead a dynamic team in creating innovative solutions that enhance community infrastructure while ensuring compliance and qual...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative electric utility projects while supervising a dynamic team of engineers. Drive quality, foster collaboration, and enhance client relationships to ensure succes...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Advance automotive innovation by leading the development of cutting-edge electrical and electronic systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance manufacturability and drive technology from concept to p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in automotive lighting through hands-on mechanical design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring high-quality product development and manufacturing...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $214K *

Drive innovative thermal-mechanical solutions in a collaborative environment, leading New Product Development from concept to launch. Influence product design and performance while managing cross-func...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $190K *

Create innovative mechanical designs for custom robotics configurations, collaborating with engineers to iterate and validate designs through simulation and physical testing, ensuring optimal performa...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $144K *

Lead innovative chemical process engineering projects, optimizing manufacturing and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance product quality and mentor engineers, driving efficiency and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team to design, build, and optimize unique mechanical systems for innovating fuel fabrication processes, while fostering cross-functional collaboration for ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $300K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in AI hardware design, overseeing the full product development cycle from concept to production. Collaborate with cross-functional experts to create manufacturabl...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$161K - $221K *

Optimize complex systems in the semiconductor industry by designing, integrating, and testing innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality standards and exceed...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Lead the design and optimization of complex systems in the semiconductor industry, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and ensure high-quality standards are met t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $165K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing complex systems in the semiconductor industry. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$86K - $165K *

Transform the future of aerospace manufacturing by providing expert engineering support for electroplating and chemical processing operations, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$143K - $230K *

Innovate cutting-edge software solutions for high-performance datacenter systems. Lead design and development in a dynamic team, ensuring product lifecycle success from inception to deployment and bey...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative structured adsorbent bed products for carbon capture. Collaborate across teams to translate requirements into reliable, manufacturable designs, ensuring succe...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Drive innovation in network infrastructure by leveraging your expertise in engineering and systems administration. Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges and enhance operational efficiency...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $165K *

Lead the transformation of clinical production processes, optimizing workflows for medical imaging analysts. Collaborate across teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance in an FDA...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $149K *

Innovate packaging solutions within a dynamic Supply Chain team, ensuring protection and transport of high-value products. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance efficiency and quality in a fast-pa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Lead process improvements and technical support for manufacturing operations, managing capital projects and equipment upgrades while collaborating with vendors and stakeholders to enhance productivity...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $170K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading a dedicated engineering team, implementing data-driven methodologies, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance operational excellence a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion the manufacturing readiness of new power supply products, leading NPI programs from design to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, cost, and yield targets ar...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovation by developing software tools and AI systems to enhance production automation, traceability, and efficiency. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement and maximize op...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to develop innovative software and AI tools that enhance production automation, streamline processes, and improve efficiency across operations, engineering, and quality functions...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing defense capabilities through software integration. Collaborate across engineering disciplines to solve complex challenges and ensure mission-critical systems...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Process Development Engineer do?question toggle

    A Process Development Engineer develops, scales, and improves processes used to manufacture products. The work may include experimentation, process troubleshooting, data analysis, documentation, and collaboration with teams responsible for production and quality.

  • What qualifications are needed for Process Development Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a bachelor’s or graduate degree in engineering or a related technical field, plus experience relevant to the industry and process. Skills in process optimization, experimental design, data analysis, and technical communication can be valuable.

  • Which industries hire Process Development Engineers?question toggle

    Employers hire Process Development Engineers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals, food production, energy, and advanced materials, among other sectors.

  • How much do Process Development Engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies with experience, location, employer, and specialization. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for available salary and compensation information.

  • Where can I find Process Development Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Process Development Engineer listings and review job details to identify opportunities that meet your compensation preferences and qualifications.