Process Engineer Jobs

Explore Process Engineer opportunities with organizations seeking experienced professionals to improve production systems, product quality, safety, and operational performance. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior and leadership-level process engineering roles across a range of industries.

What Does a Process Engineer Do?

Process Engineers design, analyze, and optimize the systems used to make products or deliver services. They identify bottlenecks, assess process risks, develop improvements, and work with cross-functional teams to implement changes. Responsibilities can include process validation, equipment selection, documentation, troubleshooting, and monitoring performance against quality, cost, and safety goals.

Industries Hiring Process Engineers

Process engineering roles are found in advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, chemicals, food and beverage, energy, semiconductors, and environmental services. Specific requirements vary by employer and may reflect industry standards, regulatory obligations, or the scale and complexity of operations.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a relevant engineering degree and experience with process design, continuous improvement, data analysis, and root-cause investigation. Depending on the role, useful skills may include Lean or Six Sigma methods, process modeling, automation, statistical process control, validation, and familiarity with applicable safety and quality standards. Senior positions may also require project leadership and the ability to influence teams across engineering, operations, and quality.

Find Process Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Process Engineer openings paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Use job details to compare responsibilities, qualifications, industries, and work arrangements, then focus your search on opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Redefine operational excellence by supporting continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and implement...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform process engineering by leading optimization and scale-up initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance metrics and mentor engineers, ensuring efficient and comp...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and execute capital projects from concept to completion, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with quality and safety standards while collaborating with cross-fun...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $112K *

Unlock potential by providing engineering and project management support to enhance production efficiency, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safety compliance in manufacturing operations...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$84K - $112K *

Help us enhance production efficiency by managing and optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring reliability, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across all operational KPIs...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Champion the future of electronics manufacturing by enhancing processes, providing technical support, and driving continuous improvement in PCB assembly production. Collaborate with teams to solve cha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $116K *

Innovate effective processes as a Process Engineer, enhancing manufacturing performance through data-driven solutions and teamwork in a dynamic plant environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing manufacturing processes and enhancing production efficiency. As a Process Engineer, you'll lead projects, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with cross-fun...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by designing and building innovative pilot-scale UV bioreactors. Collaborate on process engineering tasks, from mass balances to hands-on commissioning, while fostering a safety-first...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $105K *

Unlock potential by optimizing processes and supporting R&D for centrifugal equipment. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to enhance production capabilities and ensure quality standards in d...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze workflows, implement Lean and Six Sigma methodolo...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing systems by developing engineering standards and procedures. Collaborate on facility planning, workflow, and logistics to enhance production efficiency and solve complex issues i...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by ensuring process reliability and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, drive continuous improvement, and uphold technology standards in chemic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive engineering excellence by managing projects and teams, ensuring timely completion within budget. Design tooling for new products and enhance existing processes while effectively communicating pr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by applying engineering principles to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with operational standa...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Accelerate operational excellence by driving process improvements and modernizing equipment in a dynamic CNC machining environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality, reduce costs, and support...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Empower manufacturing excellence by leveraging engineering expertise to troubleshoot processes, drive continuous improvement, and enhance operational efficiency while mentoring team members and collab...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing by driving process improvements, enhancing product quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $150K *

Drive innovative process engineering solutions within a collaborative team, focusing on project design and documentation. Leverage your expertise to enhance nuclear engineering projects and ensure com...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Shape the future of engineering by contributing to innovative projects and performing critical Process Engineering calculations within a collaborative team environment...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team of engineers focused on innovative process design and calculations. Collaborate on projects that shape the future of engineering in a supportive environment...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Elevate manufacturing efficiency by applying engineering principles and lean methodologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process reliability and reduce variability in the product...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance manufacturing processes in pharmaceuticals, focusing on safety, efficiency, and quality. Utilize engineering principles for optimization and process improvements, while...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $90K *

Transform manufacturing processes by developing, optimizing, and implementing solutions that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency in production operations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by providing expert process engineering support in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance process performance, troubleshoot issues...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Process Engineer do?question toggle

    A Process Engineer designs, evaluates, and improves production or operational processes to help organizations meet quality, safety, efficiency, and cost targets.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Process Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many roles require a degree in engineering or a related field and experience in process improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, and project work. Requirements differ by industry and seniority.

  • Which industries hire Process Engineers?question toggle

    Process Engineers work in industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, chemicals, food and beverage, energy, and semiconductor production.

  • What skills are useful for a Process Engineer?question toggle

    Useful skills may include process design, Lean or Six Sigma, statistical process control, root-cause analysis, process modeling, automation, and knowledge of relevant quality and safety standards.

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

    Explore vetted professional openings on Ladders and review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, qualifications, and location or work-arrangement details.