Job Title: Process EngineerJob DescriptionThe Programming Process Owner provides technical leadership for robotic programming and process development supporting the manufacture of Equiaxed and investment castings. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing robotic programs for shell and ACME robotic grinding operations, ensuring compliance with company and customer requirements, supporting new product introduction, and driving continuous process improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Own and support robotic programming processes for shell and ACME robotic grinding operations.
- Develop, validate, approve, and maintain part-specific robotic programs and associated process parameters.
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with internal standards, customer specifications, and quality requirements.
- Monitor critical process controls and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for process and product nonconformities.
- Develop and optimize robotic grinding methods, tooling strategies, and process parameters to improve quality, cycle time, and operational efficiency.
- Support capital equipment and automation projects, including equipment specification, technical requirements development, installation, commissioning, validation, and production implementation.
- Develop technical requirements and engineering specifications for new robotic and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Collaborate with Part Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to implement best practices and support production objectives.
- Support new product introduction activities through process development, programming validation, and production readiness activities.
- Evaluate process performance using data analysis and implement improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, standards, work instructions, and training materials.
- Provide technical support and training for robotic programming, robotic grinding, and manufacturing processes.
- Serve as a backup programmer for CNC and EDM operations as required.
Essential Skills
- Process improvement
- Process engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Programming
- Troubleshooting
- Lean manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Ladder logic
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- Experience in investment casting manufacturing
- Experience programming and troubleshooting ABB robotic systems using RAPID
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with robotic grinding, material removal processes, or automated finishing operations preferred
- Knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic
- Demonstrated success leading technical projects and delivering results
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience preferred
Work EnvironmentThis position is onsite and requires working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, totaling 40 hours a week. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Gibsonton, FL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $10.00 - $70.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Gibsonton, FL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Gibsonton,FL.About Actalent
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