Process Engineer - $70,000-$80,000 Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM (on-call rotation required)

Process Engineer - Heavy Manufacturing

Compensation: Up to $80,000 annually (based on experience)

Location: Marietta, OH (Parkersburg, WV area) - Relocation Assistance Available *

Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing / Process Engineering

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM (on-call rotation required)

Work Arrangement: Onsite only - this position is not remote

Experience: 2 plus years of industry experience

Opportunity Overview

Manpower is partnering with a high-performance industrial manufacturing facility to identify a skilled and motivated Process Engineer . This role plays a critical part in supporting production stability, safety, product quality, and continuous improvement across metallurgical processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments, enjoys hands-on technical leadership, and wants to make a measurable impact on operational performance.

What You'll Do

Technical Leadership & Daily Operations

• Provide day-to-day technical oversight for assigned production units.

• Ensure all activities comply with high carbon ferromanganese safety and operating standards.

• Collaborate closely with senior technical staff to implement process improvements and production plans.

Process & Metallurgical Control

• Monitor metallurgical performance and production costs, investigating variances and leading corrective actions.

• Support the development of operational budgets and production forecasts.

• Create, maintain, and annually update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Ensure compliance with environmental, quality, and operational standards.

Inventory, Documentation & Compliance

• Manage consumable inventories for assigned production units.

• Maintain quality procedures in alignment with plant quality assurance systems.

• Prepare technical documentation, reports, and performance summaries.

Training & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Train production operators on technical processes and performance standards.

• Serve as weekend duty leader on a rotating on-call schedule.

• Build cooperative working relationships with global technical teams.

• Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and technology development teams.

Continuous Improvement & Special Projects

• Identify opportunities to improve process stability, efficiency, and throughput.

• Support data analysis, process modeling, and root cause investigations.

• Participate in special technical projects and additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Materials Science Engineering.

• Preferred 2+ years of process engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

• Strong understanding of metallurgical principles and furnace-based processes.

• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Excel.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiarity with ISO-based quality systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Hands-on, team-oriented approach with strong attention to detail and procedural discipline.

• *** Must Be a US Citizen

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-impact engineering role supporting critical manufacturing operations.

• Long-term career growth potential within a stable, established industrial organization.

• Opportunity to influence process optimization, cost control, and technology advancement.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Apply Today

If you are ready to advance your career in process engineering and contribute to a high-performing manufacturing environment, apply with Manpower today to be considered for this direct-hire opportunity.

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