Process Engineer Jobs in Alabama
Process Engineer jobs in Alabama are concentrated in Huntsville, Mobile, and Birmingham, where chemical manufacturing, aerospace, and automotive assembly drive consistent demand for process engineers at every level from early-career to principal. Major employers with a lasting footprint in the state include Toyota, Huntsville's aerospace contractor base anchored by companies like Dynetics, and BASF's substantial chemical operations. The most sought-after specialties are chemical process design, manufacturing process improvement, and quality systems engineering. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description:
Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer II (Process Engineer) to join our ME A320 department based in Mobile, AL.
Responsible for translating the design intent into the compilation and controlling the technical instructions for product manufacturing while also providing support to the shop floor. It will also be responsible for the integrated Manufacturing Dossier covering all means needed for shop floor execution: engineering technical information, quality control, measurement tasks, components / parts, jigs & tools, maintenance tasks, health & safety.
Meet the team:
Our Engineers at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facility take our aircraft from concept to customer delivery – working with production teams on every aspect of assembly from handling technical information, quality control, maintenance tasks and health & safety – along flowlines and flightlines. Join our team and watch our aircraft come to life.
Your working environment:
Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to improve its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
How we care for you :
- Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
- Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
- Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Your challenges:
- Standardized work (the best way to perform tasks described in the SOI - the ''How'')
- Synchronized station enablement, as support in the creation of the PERT
- Time optimized work sequence
- Drive implementation of 1st installation with required shop floor feedback loops
- Create / update/ prioritize routings / BoM / SOI taken into account shop floor needs, Time calculation and Work Preparation Golden Rules in accordance with applicable ABP processes
- Specify industrial asset (Jigs, Tools, Tooling, Machines,…) requirements for creation or modification, dealing also with standardization requests
- Plan regular feedback loops with the Production Team
- Manage key / recurrent work prep issues escalated by the Production Team / Tech shop floor support Interact directly and by a physical participation in Production Team routines
- Support shop floor continuous improvement by providing work prep expertise when issues not managed at shop floor level by technical shop floor support
- Upstream: contribute to select product concept in design phase (before MG3) to ensure industrial needs are taken into account. Pull industrial requirements to design & supply chain. Manage project deliverables related to own work package; attend meetings and pass information to other team members.
Your boarding pass:
- Recent graduate with Bachelor’s degree, or Non-degree holder with 3 years of Airbus experience or 5 years of industry experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 3 or more years of experience interpreting engineering drawings
- Excellent MS Office/Google Suite application, as well as experience in analyzing data.
- Able to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings
- Able to work with the metric system
- Able to read and interpret technical standards
- Knowledge of Airbus IT-Tools (TiCon, Zamiz, TAKSY, DOcMaster). Knowledge of common applications such as SAP/R3 (Module PP/PM).
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.
Take your career to a new level and apply online now!
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Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type:
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What Alabama Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process engineer jobs across Alabama.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, or mechanical engineering required
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma
- Proficiency in process simulation or design software relevant to the industry
- Ability to read and develop process flow diagrams and piping and instrumentation diagrams
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and process hazard analysis procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Process Engineer Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a process engineer in Alabama?
Most process engineer roles in Alabama require a bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Alabama does not mandate a state license for most industry process engineer positions, but engineers who sign off on public projects must hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice of Engineering exams.
Which companies hire process engineers in Alabama?
Employers hiring process engineers in Alabama right now include Quanta Services, American Honda Motor, and Airbus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Alabama's automotive assembly plants, aerospace contractors, and chemical manufacturers are among the most consistent sources of process engineer openings in the state.
Which Alabama cities have the most process engineer jobs?
Huntsville, Birmingham, and Mobile account for the largest share of process engineer openings in Alabama. Huntsville's dense aerospace and defense contractor ecosystem drives demand there, while Mobile's port-linked chemical and manufacturing base supports strong hiring, and Birmingham's industrial and corporate headquarters base generates openings in manufacturing improvement and quality engineering roles.
Are there remote process engineer jobs in Alabama?
Yes, but they're rare. Process engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, plant-floor discipline, so most roles require an on-site presence. About 11% of process engineer openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in project management, process documentation, and continuous improvement consulting rather than direct production support.
How can I get hired as a process engineer in Alabama with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship with one of Alabama's large manufacturing employers during your engineering degree, which often converts to a full-time offer. Toyota's Alabama operations and several Huntsville aerospace contractors run structured new-graduate programs. Candidates without direct experience can also move into process engineer roles from adjacent positions such as quality technician, manufacturing engineer associate, or production supervisor, particularly at chemical and automotive plants that value floor-level operational knowledge. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and earning a Lean or Six Sigma certificate strengthens a candidate's file significantly.
Where can I find and apply to process engineer jobs in Alabama?
You can find and apply to process engineer jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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