Process engineers design, improve, and oversee the systems that turn materials and ideas into products. They help organizations make operations safer, more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. Browse vetted Process Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles at the $100,000-and-above level across industries such as manufacturing, chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and food production.
Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but often include analyzing production workflows, troubleshooting equipment or quality issues, developing process improvements, and supporting the launch or scale-up of products. Process engineers may also work with operations, quality, maintenance, and safety teams to document procedures, reduce waste, and meet regulatory requirements.
Many process engineering roles call for a bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline. Employers may value experience with process design, data analysis, continuous improvement, process control, and safety standards. Familiarity with tools such as statistical process control, CAD, simulation software, or Lean and Six Sigma methods may be useful, depending on the role.
Process engineers work in settings ranging from production plants and refineries to laboratories and cleanrooms. With experience, they may advance into senior engineering, process development, operations leadership, project management, or technical management roles. Some specialize in areas such as scale-up, automation, sustainability, or quality systems.
Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles by industry and location, and identify positions that align with your engineering background and career goals. Compensation and qualifications vary by employer, location, and experience.
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Drive innovation in process development by leading global NPI teams, enhancing manufacturing efficiency, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality production standards and su...
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Partner with us to drive project success in maintenance, reliability, and capital initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure projects meet scope and schedule, while enhancing your skills in...
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Elevate your career by developing and enhancing manufacturing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies, optimize production, and ensure compliance with industry...
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Lead the charge in enhancing equipment reliability and efficiency through mechanical engineering initiatives, optimizing maintenance programs, and managing capital projects to drive operational excell...
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Drive quality excellence by ensuring compliance and reliability of electro-mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, reduce defects, and implement corrective ac...
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Unlock quality excellence by ensuring compliance and reliability in electro-mechanical systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop quality plans, drive improvements, and maintain high...
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Oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring quality and compliance. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions in power generation, including ren...
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Explore automation and manufacturing technology leadership, driving initiatives for safety, process optimization, and capital project execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance operational p...
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Optimize material technologies for innovative products, driving R&D and managing processes in metals and coatings to enhance user experience and ensure product reliability across multiple applications...
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Join a team that's dedicated to driving operational excellence through project management, lean implementation, and process standardization. Contribute to cost reduction and efficiency improvements wh...
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Innovate production test methodologies and automation tools for semiconductor devices, enhancing efficiency and quality. Collaborate across teams to drive new product introductions and optimize testin...
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Optimize and integrate the manufacturing process for hazardous materials, taking ownership from design through commissioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety and efficiency i...
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Process Engineer | Engineering Manager - Optical Manufacturing
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Shape the future of optical manufacturing by leading process improvements and project management. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure quality in a dynamic environmen...
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Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)
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Shape the future of manufacturing engineering by driving continuous improvement and optimizing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality and operational readiness i...
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Lead the charge in pioneering quality assurance initiatives across manufacturing processes. Collaborate with teams to implement standards, enhance product reliability, and drive compliance with indust...
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Development Operations Engineer
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Optimize our cloud infrastructure and deployment processes to enhance performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and continuous impro...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes. You'll work hands-on to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in production, driving measurable improvements and collaborating clos...
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Manufacturing Project Engineer
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Join a team that's dedicated to transforming manufacturing processes while ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality. Collaborate across departments to drive improvements, solve technical challenges, a...
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Transform your career by leading advanced process development and scale-up for APIs. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive technical solutions from lab to commercial manufacturing, ensuring quality...
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Lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts to optimize Tank Farm and Hazardous Storage operations, ensuring compliance and alignment with manufacturing objectives while enhancing project execution and...
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Elevate engineering excellence by overseeing Tank Farm and Hazardous Storage operations, ensuring compliance and alignment with manufacturing objectives while coordinating multidisciplinary teams for...
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Partner with us to enhance production efficiency through innovative tooling engineering. Lead projects that optimize manufacturing processes, reduce downtime, and ensure the highest quality parts for...
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Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize operations, reduce waste, and enhance product reliability...
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Manage the execution of customer projects, ensuring seamless transitions from proposal to installation. Collaborate with engineering and sales teams to deliver projects on time and within scope, while...
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Drive your career forward as an Engineering Supervisor, leading a team to enhance equipment design and deployment. Focus on capacity expansion, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction while collab...
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What does a Process Engineer do?
A Process Engineer designs, evaluates, and improves processes used to manufacture products or deliver services. The work can include troubleshooting, analyzing performance data, improving efficiency and quality, and supporting safe, compliant operations.
What qualifications are commonly required for Process Engineer jobs?
Many employers seek a bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, industrial, or another relevant engineering field. Requirements differ by industry and level; experience with process improvement, data analysis, process controls, and safety or quality systems may be beneficial.
Which industries hire Process Engineers?
Process Engineers are employed in industries such as manufacturing, chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, and materials. Specific responsibilities depend on the products, equipment, and regulations involved.
How can I find Process Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse Process Engineer listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its stated compensation, location, qualifications, and experience requirements.
What career paths can follow a Process Engineer role?
Experienced Process Engineers may move into senior or lead engineering positions, process development, operations management, project management, or technical leadership. Specialization in areas such as automation, scale-up, sustainability, or quality can also shape career progression.