Explore Process Engineer Jobs

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.

What Does a Process Engineer Do?

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.

Skills and Qualifications

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.

Industries and Career Paths

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.

Find Process Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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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$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining process engineering by delivering detailed designs and technical content for industrial facilities. Own the design basis, develop PFDs and P&IDs, and support procurement...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$82K - $93K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by driving compliance, conducting audits, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $198K *

Unlock potential by driving innovation and efficiency in supply chain processes. Collaborate with suppliers, implement improvements, and enhance performance across product lifecycles to support cuttin...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence by leading the Manufacturing Engineering team to enhance safety, quality, and productivity through innovative processes and continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $92K *

Unlock manufacturing excellence by analyzing processes, enhancing workflows, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with teams to implement solutions that boost efficiency, qualit...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $118K *

Grow your career with cutting-edge projects, implementing quality strategies for new products, enhancing reliability, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic international environment focused on innovati...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Unlock innovative engineering solutions by leading design efforts on gas distribution projects. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and drive process improvements in a dynamic, hyb...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead New Product Development and engineering initiatives. Drive technical decisions, coordinate cross-functional efforts, and ensure compliance with customer and certification s...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative hardware solutions, ensuring project success through collaboration and technical expertise. Contribute to cost-effective designs while enhancing manufacturing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by applying your hardware engineering expertise to design innovative solutions that meet customer needs. Collaborate across teams to enhance project execution and drive continuous...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Engineer innovative hardware solutions by collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality designs and optimize project execution, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and enhancing manufac...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in innovative process development for critical minerals, managing RD&D projects from experimental design to scale-up. Oversee junior engineers, ensuring safe and efficient execution wh...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of manufacturing by enhancing processes and quality controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in production systems, ensuring safety, efficiency, and com...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role blending sales expertise and technical acumen, as you guide clients through implementing advanced build and remote execution solutions while shaping customer succe...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $202K *

Transform complex mechanical challenges into innovative solutions by leveraging your expertise in design, development, and implementation. Collaborate with teams to enhance product life cycles and ens...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $171K *

Engineer innovative mechanical solutions by leveraging your expertise in physics and materials science. Design, develop, and implement custom tooling while ensuring compliance with industry standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $140K *

Drive improvements in manufacturing processes, optimizing efficiency and sustainability while collaborating with teams to enhance performance and achieve operational excellence through innovative solu...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$73K - $90K *

Launch innovative manufacturing processes and tooling solutions to enhance production efficiency. Collaborate with senior engineers to drive continuous improvement and support new product introduction...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading innovative projects in a global chemical firm. Drive impactful solutions across diverse markets while collaborating with top talent to enhance product delivery and custo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $114K *

Deliver innovative engineering solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Collaborate across multiple phases to drive continuous improvement and optim...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Innovate thermal performance solutions for gas turbines and power plants. Lead technical teams, mentor engineers, and enhance performance modeling while supporting business development and proposal st...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer innovative product development for cutlery and foodservice solutions. Lead technical initiatives, enhance product performance, and collaborate across teams to drive sustainable advancements in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $120K *

Lead and manage moderately complex new product introduction projects, ensuring alignment between customer needs and manufacturing readiness through disciplined planning and execution. Collaborate with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $116K *

Empower environmental sustainability by analyzing and designing solutions for water and wastewater management. Collaborate with engineers to enhance public health outcomes through innovative environme...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in test engineering! Lead the system-level testing and validation of cutting-edge hardware and software, ensuring quality and performance, while collaborating acr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Process Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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.