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.
Sr./Staff Process Engineer - Detailed Engineering and Plant Design
$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
$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
$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...
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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Project Engineer - Natural Gas Design
$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
$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
Hardware Engineer - Project Execution
$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...
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Hardware Engineer - Project Execution
$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...
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Hardware Engineer - Project Execution
$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
$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
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
$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
$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...
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$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
$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
Chemical Process Manufacturing Engineer
$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...
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Engineer I - Ceramic CNC New Product Development
$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...
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Maintenance Engineering Team Leader
$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
Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite - Acton, MA)
$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...
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$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
Sr. Product Development Engineer
$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
$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
$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
$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...
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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.