Process Engineer

The Process Engineer will own and support die casting processes from the production floor up, with a focus on improving efficiency, quality, and overall manufacturing performance. This role is hands‑on and highly collaborative, working closely with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to keep processes running smoothly and continuously improving.

• Design, analyze, and optimize die casting processes to improve cycle times, yield, and product quality
• Monitor day‑to‑day production performance and implement process controls to ensure stable, repeatable results
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues, performing root cause analysis and driving corrective actions
• Develop and implement process improvements that reduce scrap, downtime, and manufacturing costs
• Partner cross‑functionally to ensure products and processes meet internal and customer quality standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and introduce new ideas, tools, or technologies to enhance operations

process design, process engineering, die casting, chemical engineering, lean manufacturing, continuous improvement

process design, process engineering, die casting

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related required

Hands‑on process design and engineering experience in die casting environments

Strong knowledge of process controls, SPC, and production optimization

Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve manufacturing issues on the floor

Chemical Engineering degree or closely related engineering background

Experience collaborating with manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams

Proficient with manufacturing and process engineering software/tools

Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement is a plus

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Hampton, IA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type:
This is a fully onsite position in New Hampton, IA.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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