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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Engage in diverse engineering projects, providing analysis, design, and consulting services. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, manage budgets, and resolve challenges while delivering qualit...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions across diverse sectors. Provide consulting services, manage projects, and ensure compliance while collaborating with clients...
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Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading multi-site projects, enhancing infrastructure, and driving operational improvements to ensure safety and efficiency across facilities...
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Manufacturing Engineer 2 - POC Meters
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Accelerate progress at manufacturing operations by providing technical support, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate with teams to drive improvements in pro...
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Transform quality assurance processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-performance products meet customer expectations and compliance standards, while driving continuous imp...
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Take ownership of innovative product design and development, leading cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge heated, cooled, and ventilated automotive systems from concept to production with a...
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Join a team that's redefining autonomous defense systems. You'll design, build, and optimize mission-critical applications, ensuring real-time performance and security across the full software stack i...
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Execute advanced technology transfers across global fabs, ensuring process qualification and capacity alignment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and drive project succ...
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Champion project execution across multiple facilities, managing resources, timelines, and budgets while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Drive optimization and lead cross-functio...
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Methods Engineer - Edison Works Development Assembly
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Collaborate to develop planning packages for assembly and disassembly, translating technical requirements into actionable work instructions. Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, complian...
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Optimize quality processes and drive yield improvements in complex manufacturing. Lead initiatives to enhance First Pass Yield (FPY) and Rolled Throughput Yield (RTY) while collaborating with cross-fu...
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Unlock potential by enhancing equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement initiatives across steel production and environmental systems. Collaborate with teams to implement corrective act...
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Champion digital transformation by leading agile project teams to deliver data-driven insights and optimize business processes for maximum customer value using advanced Celonis functionalities...
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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Engineer robust manufacturing processes and lead a dynamic team to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful product transitions and continuous imp...
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Manufacturing Engineer, Aerospace Industry
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Transform manufacturing processes by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. Leverage hands-on expertise to troubleshoot issues and implement continuous i...
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Empower your career as a Production Engineer, driving continuous improvement initiatives and leading projects to enhance manufacturing processes. Collaborate with teams to optimize production efficien...
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Specialist Process Engineer - Urea SME
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Innovate as a Urea Subject Matter Expert, providing technical leadership and solutions for complex engineering challenges. Collaborate across disciplines to ensure project objectives are met with high...
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Optimize the design and execution of complex mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant solutions while mentoring...
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APU Process Engineer - Automation (APU 3)
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Elevate your career by driving productivity and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to implement improvements, develop training, and enhance processes while en...
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Advanced Packaging Process Integration Engineer - Sr. Staff
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Transform the future of semiconductor technology by leading advanced packaging processes. Collaborate with clients to develop innovative solutions, ensuring high-quality product delivery from concept...
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Advanced Packaging Process Integration Engineer - Sr. Staff
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Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative Advanced Packaging processes. Collaborate with clients to transform ideas into qualified products, ensuring high yield and seamless integratio...
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Advanced Packaging Process Integration Engineer - Sr. Staff
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Unlock potential by leading the development of innovative Advanced Packaging technologies. Collaborate with clients to transform concepts into qualified products, ensuring high yield and seamless inte...
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Lead the introduction of new biopharmaceutical products by providing hands-on engineering support for liquid formulations in a cleanroom environment, ensuring equipment validation and operational effi...
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Advanced Manufacturing Thermal Engineer
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Lead the design and deployment of advanced thermal processing equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient manufacturing integration and process stability in high-volume en...
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Join a team that's committed to enhancing product quality and ISO compliance. As a Quality Engineer, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate across functions, and ensure adherenc...
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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.