Entry Level Manufacturing Process Engineer Jobs

New grad manufacturing process engineer jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship project or capstone portfolio can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Indium Corporation, and Schneider Electric hiring at this level now.

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Open roles28
Top stateIllinois
Top employerKatalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Top cityManteno, IL
Work type86% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Schneider Electric
Manufacturing Process Quality Operator
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Schneider Electric
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Manufacturing Process Quality Operator
Schneider Electric
Lexington, North Carolina
Quality Control
Manufacturing Operations
$23.70 - $35.55/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Indium Corporation
Manufacturing Process Engineer I - Utica, NY
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Manufacturing Process Engineer I - Utica, NY
Indium Corporation
Utica, New York
Customer Service
Customer Support
$63k - $85k/yr
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Thermo Fisher Scientific
Engineer III, Manufacturing Engineering (Process Engineering)
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Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Engineer III, Manufacturing Engineering (Process Engineering)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Allentown, Pennsylvania
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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La-Z-Boy
Manufacturing Process Engineer II (Onsite in Dayton, TN)
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La-Z-Boy
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Manufacturing Process Engineer II (Onsite in Dayton, TN)
La-Z-Boy
Dayton, Tennessee
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Indium Corporation
Manufacturing Process Engineer I
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Indium Corporation
Added 1w ago
Manufacturing Process Engineer I
Indium Corporation
Clinton, New York
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
$63k - $85k/yr
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Manufacturing Process Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences3 open roles
Indium Corporation
Indium Corporation2 open roles
Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing12
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Electronics & Hardware3
  • Energy2
  • Technology & Software2

Entry Level Manufacturing Process Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level manufacturing process engineer job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on experience from co-ops, internships, or capstone projects, along with familiarity with tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Tailoring your resume to highlight process improvement outcomes, even from academic or internship settings, gives you a clear edge. A degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering is the most common baseline qualification.

Which companies hire entry level manufacturing process engineers?

Companies hiring entry level manufacturing process engineers right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Indium Corporation, and Schneider Electric, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers large manufacturers and mid-size industrial firms that run structured onboarding programs and are actively building out their engineering teams.

Are there remote entry level manufacturing process engineer jobs?

Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 14% of entry level manufacturing process engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically covering roles focused on documentation, data analysis, or process design rather than direct floor involvement.

Are these new grad manufacturing process engineer jobs?

Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior manufacturing process engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, co-op rotations, or a strong capstone portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "entry level" or "new grad" in the requirements section.

Which industries hire the most entry level manufacturing process engineers?

Entry Level manufacturing process engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they run continuous improvement programs and rely on early-career engineers to support process optimization, quality control, and production efficiency initiatives.