• Senior Process Engineer

    Actalent (St. Louis, MO)


    Senior Process Engineer

     

    Position Type: Full-Time

    About the Role

    As a Senior Process Engineer, you will be a key driver of manufacturing excellence, quality, and food safety. This high-impact role focuses on optimizing production line layouts, improving equipment performance, and ensuring operational efficiency. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams - including Food Safety & Quality, Manufacturing, and Product Development—while positioning yourself for future growth into a Director of Engineering role.

    What You’ll Do

    + Design & Optimize Processes: Develop, budget, and implement new and existing manufacturing processes to ensure peak performance and compliance.

    + Drive Efficiency: Analyze production yields and workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve throughput, quality, and safety.

    + Troubleshoot & Innovate: Diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions, process failures, and product defects using operational excellence tools.

    + Lead Maintenance Operations: Manage the Maintenance team, oversee training, scheduling, and resource allocation, and develop preventative/predictive maintenance programs.

    + Collaborate & Integrate: Work with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and process improvements, while managing vendor and contractor relationships.

    + Champion Continuous Improvement: Implement cost-reduction and productivity initiatives, mentor team members, and foster a culture of operational excellence.

    What We’re Looking For

    + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related scientific field.

    + Experience: 5+ years in food plant engineering, process engineering, or related manufacturing roles.

    + Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CAD, and MiniTab.

    + Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with HACCP, USDA, FDA regulations, and experience with GFSI and SQF guidelines.

    + Preferred: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar certification.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Be part of a dynamic, scaling organization that blends startup energy with established stability.

    + Access executive coaching, leadership development, and cultural engagement programs.

    + Enjoy competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and a comprehensive benefits package (health, 401(k), wellness programs).

    + Work directly with the Director of Engineering and CEO on high-priority projects - gain visibility and make an impact in a people-first culture.

     

    Ready to lead process innovation and shape the future of food manufacturing? Apply today!

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Louis, MO.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $70.67/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 St. Louis,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 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 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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.