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How much do process engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for process engineer in State College, PA is $89,993.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,900.00 and $100,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a process engineer?

Process Engineers are professionals who design, implement, and optimize industrial processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing or production environments. They analyze workflows, troubleshoot process issues, and develop solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Process Engineers often work in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and energy, ensuring processes are compliant with environmental and safety regulations. Their work is vital for maintaining smooth operations and achieving organizational goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a process engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Process Engineer, you need a solid background in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, often supported by a relevant bachelor's degree and understanding of process optimization principles. Familiarity with process simulation software (such as Aspen Plus or AutoCAD), Six Sigma methodologies, and quality management systems is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set candidates apart in this role. These skills and qualifications are essential to improve efficiency, ensure safety, and drive continuous improvement in industrial and manufacturing processes.

What are some common challenges process engineers face when implementing process improvements, and how can they overcome them?

Process Engineers often encounter challenges such as resistance to change from team members, integrating new technologies with existing systems, and ensuring process changes meet regulatory standards. Overcoming these obstacles typically involves clear communication, involving stakeholders early in the process, thorough documentation, and piloting changes before full-scale implementation. Building strong cross-functional relationships and continuously gathering feedback also help ensure that improvements are effective and sustainable.

What is the difference between Process Engineer vs Manufacturing Engineer?

AspectProcess EngineerManufacturing Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, certifications like Six SigmaBachelor's in Engineering, certifications like Lean Manufacturing
Work EnvironmentDesigning and optimizing processes, R&D settingsOverseeing production lines, factory floors
Industry UsageManufacturing, chemical, aerospaceAutomotive, electronics, consumer goods

Process Engineers focus on designing and improving manufacturing processes, often working in R&D or engineering departments. Manufacturing Engineers concentrate on implementing and managing production on the factory floor. Both roles require similar technical skills and certifications but differ mainly in their scope and work environment.

What jobs can a process engineer do?

A process engineer designs, develops, and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. They work in industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and automotive, often using tools like process simulation software and requiring knowledge of quality standards and safety regulations.
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Infographic showing various Process Engineer job openings in State College, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,993 per year, or $43.3 per hour.

Director of Process Engineering - Northeast

Lewistown, PA • On-site

First Quality Enterprises, Inc.
Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

First Quality rating

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Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you'll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Process Engineer (Northeast) for our First Quality facilities located in McElhattan, PA and Lewistown, PA.
This position will be responsible for leading and implementing process engineering system management, principles, and best practices at all AbHy sites. These efforts include driving changes to align with all cross-functional departments to Process Engineering best practices and implement productivity improvement efforts that ensure we are the highest quality, lowest cost producer in the market. In addition, will provide systems, methods, and trainings to ensure teammembers have the appropriate information, knowledge, and skills to deliver best in class safety, quality principles, machine equipment, cost and system reliability to the marketplace.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
  • Works closely with the cross functional Operations, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering leaders to drive divisional alignment and projects for the Northeast sites of the AbHy division.
  • Drives efficiency improvement and scrap reduction efforts through the application of continuous improvement tools consistently across all plants.
  • Provides roadmap and training for the effective implementation of reliability, center lining, pinning, and run to target processes using all available systems and resources across all plants.
  • Sets standards for engineering systems and practices and drives these across the AbHy divisions of the company.
  • Drives and owns productivity projects and involves plant personnel to achieve targets across all departments consistently across all plants.
  • Provides specific expertise, training, and guidance on software, data analytics, SPC, and best practices using industry standard tools and processes.
  • Builds a team to provide excellence in service and management of system and process reliability across the division.
  • Plays a key role in partnering with cross functional teams to ensure raw materials and processes are meeting specifications and design parameters consistently at all sites.
  • Ability to operate as an individual contributor and leader as needed based on business dynamics and facilitation needs.
  • Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.
  • Develop proposals, budgets, CERs, and purchase recommendations as needed.
  • Develops, implements, and facilitates training programs in engineering practices.
  • Develops engineering improvement objectives and content to meet the needs of the team members.
  • Facilitates and performs process engineering workshops.
  • Additional duties as required.

Qualifications/ education and experience requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Minimum of ten years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment and leading rapid continuous improvement.
  • Minimum of five years of all business-related software systems experience.
  • Black Belt/Six Sigma certification preferred.

Skills/ competencies requirements:
  • Exceptional analytical problem solver and has training in SPC and DOE with demonstrated successes applying these principles.
  • Proven track record of implementing new systems and procedures.
  • Strong personal computer proficiency with MS Office and all related software
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written with executive presence.
  • Demonstrated ability to act as a business partner.
  • Data-driven, disciplined, objective and detail oriented.
  • Strong experience with lean manufacturing strategies used to reduce waste (i.e. - material pull system).
  • Strong experience with Error Proofing and Design principles.
  • THIS ROLE REQUIRES 20% TRAVEL TO OTHER FQ SITES AND SUPPLIERS.

What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
  • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off (three-week minimum)
  • Medical, dental and vision starting day one
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
  • Bundle of joy benefit (years' worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
  • ...and more!

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.

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