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Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

This Process Engineer role supports automated assembly and plastic injection molding operations across multiple product lines. You will work hands-on with equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes to enhance quality, improve efficiency, and drive overall production performance. The position offers significant opportunities for professional growth within a stable organization that invests in long-term employee development and provides strong benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support automated assembly and plastic injection molding operations across multiple product lines.
• Work hands-on with injection molding equipment, tooling, and related manufacturing systems to optimize performance.
• Develop, refine, and document manufacturing processes to improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Apply process engineering principles to troubleshoot issues in molding and assembly operations and implement robust solutions.
• Use Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to identify waste, reduce variation, and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, production, and quality to support new product introduction and process development.
• Create, update, and maintain work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent manufacturing practices.
• Support automation initiatives by evaluating and improving automated assembly processes and equipment.
• Monitor production performance, analyze data, and implement process improvements to enhance throughput and reduce scrap.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable standards and support requirements for medical device or similarly regulated products, as applicable.
• Contribute to tooling design reviews and improvements to enhance mold performance, part quality, and tool life.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Provide on-floor support to production teams, including training and guidance on new or updated processes.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of plastic injection mold processing experience.
• Experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding operations, including setup, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to automated assembly and production.
• Ability to develop, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for improved quality and efficiency.
• Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Exposure to Six Sigma tools and concepts.
• Ability to create and maintain work instructions and process documentation.
• Strong mechanical engineering aptitude related to tooling, equipment, and manufacturing systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Four (4) years of practical application of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience in medical device manufacturing or other highly regulated industries is beneficial.
• Experience in mechanical engineering or manufacturing engineering is advantageous.
• Experience with automation in manufacturing environments is desirable.
• Demonstrated success in process development and process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to support continuous improvement programs focused on quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a stable manufacturing organization.
• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in a manufacturing facility that operates plastic injection molding equipment and automated assembly systems. You will work in a production-floor environment with exposure to machinery, operational noise, and typical manufacturing activity. The position requires the use of standard personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, safety goggles, and hearing protection, in designated areas. The role may involve occasional extended periods of standing or sitting while monitoring processes, troubleshooting equipment, or supporting production. Travel of up to 10% may be required for meetings, training, or support of other facilities. The organization offers a stable work environment with a history of long-term employee tenure, strong benefits including retirement savings with matching contributions, and generous vacation time, supporting both professional growth and work-life balance.

This is a Permanent position based out of Scottsdale, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $88000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Scottsdale,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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