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How much do process engineering specialist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for process engineering specialist in the United States is $90,650.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Process Engineering Specialist vs Process Engineer?

AspectProcess Engineering SpecialistProcess Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering, certifications like Six Sigma often preferredBachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering; certifications optional
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, industrial facilities, R&D labsProduction lines, plant operations, process development
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, chemical, oil & gas, pharmaceuticalsSimilar industries, often overlapping roles
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Process Engineering Specialist typically focuses on specialized process improvements and technical support within manufacturing or industrial settings, often requiring specific certifications. The Process Engineer generally handles process design, optimization, and troubleshooting. While their roles overlap, specialists tend to have a narrower focus with advanced technical expertise, whereas engineers cover broader process development tasks.

Is process engineering well paid?

Process engineering specialists typically earn competitive salaries that vary by industry, experience, and location. According to industry data, the median annual salary for process engineers ranges from $70,000 to $100,000, with higher earnings possible for those with advanced skills, certifications, or managerial responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Process Engineering Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,650 per year, or $43.6 per hour.

Process Engineering Specialist

Greenville, NC • On-site

Attindas - US
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Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Description
Position at Attindas - US
Attindas Hygiene Partners designs, manufactures, and markets absorbent hygiene products. The company sells adult incontinence and infant diapers, among other products, into the healthcare, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels under brands including Attends, Indas, and Comfees as well as a wide range of private label brands for retailers.
Mission: We champion health, dignity and comfort.
Vision: To be a global leader in absorbent hygiene by meeting consumers' diverse needs through effective, affordable and widely available personal care solutions.
Our Values: Personal, Agile, Innovative, and Integrity
Job Summary:
A Process Specialist will identify and pursue opportunities for making products and processes more robust and reliable through project delivery, process control, systems implementation, and personnel development. Analyze, interpret, and compile a variety of data to complete work requests and make recommendations for changes that promote continuous improvement. Prioritize loss reduction work and implement and improve process control systems. Utilize analytical troubleshooting skills to resolve process outages resulting in improved product, machine, and people performance.
Key responsibilities:
Project delivery
  • Execute assigned projects and action items to meet goals related to safety, schedule, cost, and engineering/operational success.
  • Work with the project team to help define the scope, estimate the cost, identify the resources needed, provide a timeline, provide installation and operational support from a process perspective for product, equipment, and process changes.
  • Prepare, execute, analyze results, and prepare summary reports for phase 2 & 3 trial plans and qualification protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ).
  • Train those impacted by the project and ensure changes are documented.
  • Track open items through completion.

Unplanned troubleshooting
  • Be a technical resource available for unplanned consultation, training, and aiding in the recovery/improvement of manufacturing and systems processes. Relevant systems: core forming, adhesive systems, vision systems, web handling, baggers, etc.
  • Be a point of contact for escalation of process related issues.
  • Develop and document process controls
  • Utilize appropriate tools/data to define, measure, and generate solutions to improve the capability of each process for achieving established Critical to Quality (CTQ) parameters and productivity targets.
  • Analyze quality, waste, and downtime data to set priorities for improvement of the product and process.

Optimize processes
  • Identify/lead improvements to equipment, products, materials, resources, procedures, etc.
  • Lead efforts with the Process Technicians to develop/improve standards and process controls.
  • Lead / participate in cross-functional teams in continuous and reliability improvement projects, and root cause analysis activities.
  • Personnel development
  • Develop and provide planned/structured training for others (e.g. Process Technicians) to increase overall competence and skill base.

Required Qualifications:
  • Required HS Diploma and minimum five years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with mechanical drive systems
  • Experience in establishing and controlling process settings
  • Strong background in adhesive systems, air systems and bonding technologies
  • Basic understanding of electrical components
  • A basic knowledge of analytical troubleshooting
  • A good knowledge of manufacturing plant support equipment
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office (such as MS Word and Excel)
  • Demonstrated proficiency to write work instructions, create visual guides, flow charts, changeover checklists, training materials, etc.

Preferred Qualifications/Professional Experiences/Years of Experience:
  • Technical Certification/Degree in one of the following fields: scientific, engineering, electronics, mechanical or other similar field
  • Maintenance and or Process Experience with High Speed Converting Equipment (Consumer Health Products)
  • Green Belt (or higher) Certification in Lean Six Sigma
  • Certified Manufacturing Engineer (SME), Certified Automation Professional (ISA), and/or Manufacturing Frontline Leader (MSI) Certification
  • Project Management experience
  • Knowledge of electro-mechanical equipment and systems
  • Basic knowledge of facility support equipment
  • Proficiency in use of Cause & Effect Diagrams, FMEA, flowchart/process maps, process DOE, etc.
  • Knowledge of Mini Tab, Python, Matlab, Quality Window, MS Access, Visual Basic, Agilent VEE, etc. and basic statistics is desired
  • Demonstrated proficiency with project management software.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software.

Attindas is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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