Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join our team at a new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to recycling chemical waste and producing materials for the electric vehicle battery industry. This role involves designing, optimizing, and controlling chemical manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production of secondary battery conductive materials. The position requires spending 70% of the time on the production floor and 30% in an office environment initially, with potential for a more balanced distribution over time.

Responsibilities

Develop, optimize, and maintain chemical manufacturing processes to improve yield, throughput, quality, and cost efficiency.Analyze process performance using statistical methods and process data to identify sources of variation and implement corrective actions.Conduct process monitoring, inspections, and testing of critical process parameters and critical quality attributes.Support production planning by verifying material specifications, batch readiness, and process capability.Create, update, and maintain process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, SOPs, and batch records.Perform process risk assessments, including HAZOP, FMEA, and job safety analyses.Research and implement new or improved chemical processes, raw materials, and formulations.Establish and maintain safe operating procedures for handling hazardous chemicals, solvents, powders, and energy-dense materials.Design and optimize equipment layouts and material flow for reactors, mixers, mills, dryers, coating systems, and material handling equipment.Evaluate and qualify process equipment for compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.Support scale-up activities from laboratory or pilot operations to full-scale manufacturing.Estimate process and production costs, including material usage, energy consumption, labor, and waste disposal.Maintain detailed documentation of process validations, quality assessments, test results, deviations, and corrective actions.Stay current on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies related to chemical processing and secondary battery materials.

Essential Skills

Continuous improvementTroubleshootingMechanical aptitudeProduction schedulingStandard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associates or Bachelors Degree in an Engineering Discipline1+ years of manufacturing/process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably automotive)Excellent communication skills and ability to work with othersFamiliarity with ISO 9001 & IATF standards

Work Environment

This position is based in a brand new, clean facility with a mix of work on the manufacturing floor and in an office environment. The standard work shift is Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, with occasional weekend work as needed. The facility features dispersing machinery and PLC automation, and employees are required to wear clean suits in certain areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kokomo, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/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 Kokomo,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 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.

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