Process Engineer
Actalent • Blythewood, SC • Posted July 11, 2026
About the Role
Description
The Process Engineer is responsible for monitoring manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and compliance, analyzing performance metrics, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing production processes through data-driven decision making and Lean manufacturing practices. Key Responsibilities Develop, analyze, and improve operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Identify and lead process improvement projects based on KPI analysis. Drive cost-reduction and productivity-improvement initiatives. Apply Lean manufacturing methodologies, including: Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) Continuous Improvement/Kaizen (PDCA) 5S SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies) Value Stream Mapping Waste elimination techniques Conduct product performance trials and Design of Experiments (DOE). Analyze production and quality data using Excel and statistical tools. Support project implementation, employee training, and ...
The Process Engineer is responsible for monitoring manufacturing operations, ensuring quality and compliance, analyzing performance metrics, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing production processes through data-driven decision making and Lean manufacturing practices. Key Responsibilities Develop, analyze, and improve operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Identify and lead process improvement projects based on KPI analysis. Drive cost-reduction and productivity-improvement initiatives. Apply Lean manufacturing methodologies, including: Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC) Continuous Improvement/Kaizen (PDCA) 5S SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Dies) Value Stream Mapping Waste elimination techniques Conduct product performance trials and Design of Experiments (DOE). Analyze production and quality data using Excel and statistical tools. Support project implementation, employee training, and ...