Process Engineer Jobs in Indiana
Process Engineer jobs in Indiana concentrate in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and the Michiana corridor, where pharmaceutical manufacturing, automotive supply chains, and food processing drive consistent demand across entry-level to senior roles. Eli Lilly, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, and Corteva Agriscience maintain deep engineering footprints in the state and hire process engineers on an ongoing basis. The most sought-after specialties are process validation, continuous improvement, and chemical process optimization, reflecting the state's mix of life sciences and heavy manufacturing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Job Purpose
Monitors and improves processes in order to maintain or enhance quality, HSE, service and costs level by troubleshooting (Root Cause) manufacturing processes and is responsible for the industrialization of new products & new manufacturing processes, on a manufacturing site including transfers, MOC´S and NPI´S.
Location: Warsaw, IN
Key Responsibilites
 Develops plans to improve the above performance through focused improvement activities (in conjunction with the operations group) along with capital project and othe CI/ALPS initiatives.
 Interfaces with off site functions such as R&D/marketing/Supply chain and central engineering for the industrialization of new products, new raw materials, new packagings and recipe changes ensuring that changes on site are controlled and managed.
 This Process Engineer will need to be multi-faceted: Able to communicate to various levels, able to understand quickly and interpret need, lead teams, drive results through others that are not direct reports.
 Provides expertise for on site operations group during process related troubleshooting issues- hands on with production operators/quality techs.
 For capital projects, executes process studies, contributes to pre-projects and performs initial project scoping and business case development, handing over to the project group for execution (except minor projects, <500k).
 During project execution, plays a major role in commissioning,start-up and training, and then owning the technology for the site.
 Multiple concurrent projects at any time varying from small to large ($500K) in scope.
 Stays informed about, amongst others, relevant technology, company news and current quality and SHE standards, and takes action if necessary. Identifies what the pertinent information is to use.
 Develops process standardization (where applicable) and contributes to reduce variability on the different site processes .
 Manages manufacturing related NPI activity coordination
 Promotes the quality system through adhering to the elements of and being familiar with the philosophy, quality statement, quality manual, and procedures.
 Attend and participate in Powder Plant Programs/Committees/Training as required, such as Department Safety, Plant Safety, Behavioural Safety, Housekeeping Audit Teams, ISO, Life Saving Rules or any other safety programs.
 Participate in the Powder Safety Journey. Adhere to the Golden Principle which is Simply to intervene to stop work if conditions or behaviour are unsafe.
 Promotes health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
 Performs other duties as required for the success of Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
 Ensuring that direct reports have the required HSE&S competencies as defined in the competency matrix prior to assigning them any routine or non-routine task.
 Only engaging on routine or non-routine HSE&S critical tasks after training and proper process confirmation of such competency.
Job Requirements
Degree in mechanical, chemical, or Process engineering
3-5 years of experience as CI, Process Engineering or Chemist roles experience, 2-3 years preferably in the Coatings industry, ideally in Powder Coatings industry
Ability to utilze usual IT tools and software eg. SAP and MSOffice
Ability to work independently, but as part of a team
Ability to manage projects, sometimes multiple projects
Ability to communicate to employees in different business units and different levels in same business unit
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 56911
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About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.
For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com
© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Job Purpose
Monitors and improves processes in order to maintain or enhance quality, HSE, service and costs level by troubleshooting (Root Cause) manufacturing processes and is responsible for the industrialization of new products & new manufacturing processes, on a manufacturing site including transfers, MOC´S and NPI´S.
Location: Warsaw, IN
Key Responsibilites
 Develops plans to improve the above performance through focused improvement activities (in conjunction with the operations group) along with capital project and othe CI/ALPS initiatives.
 Interfaces with off site functions such as R&D/marketing/Supply chain and central engineering for the industrialization of new products, new raw materials, new packagings and recipe changes ensuring that changes on site are controlled and managed.
 This Process Engineer will need to be multi-faceted: Able to communicate to various levels, able to understand quickly and interpret need, lead teams, drive results through others that are not direct reports.
 Provides expertise for on site operations group during process related troubleshooting issues- hands on with production operators/quality techs.
 For capital projects, executes process studies, contributes to pre-projects and performs initial project scoping and business case development, handing over to the project group for execution (except minor projects, <500k).
 During project execution, plays a major role in commissioning,start-up and training, and then owning the technology for the site.
 Multiple concurrent projects at any time varying from small to large ($500K) in scope.
 Stays informed about, amongst others, relevant technology, company news and current quality and SHE standards, and takes action if necessary. Identifies what the pertinent information is to use.
 Develops process standardization (where applicable) and contributes to reduce variability on the different site processes .
 Manages manufacturing related NPI activity coordination
 Promotes the quality system through adhering to the elements of and being familiar with the philosophy, quality statement, quality manual, and procedures.
 Attend and participate in Powder Plant Programs/Committees/Training as required, such as Department Safety, Plant Safety, Behavioural Safety, Housekeeping Audit Teams, ISO, Life Saving Rules or any other safety programs.
 Participate in the Powder Safety Journey. Adhere to the Golden Principle which is Simply to intervene to stop work if conditions or behaviour are unsafe.
 Promotes health, safety and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
 Performs other duties as required for the success of Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc.
 Ensuring that direct reports have the required HSE&S competencies as defined in the competency matrix prior to assigning them any routine or non-routine task.
 Only engaging on routine or non-routine HSE&S critical tasks after training and proper process confirmation of such competency.
Job Requirements
Degree in mechanical, chemical, or Process engineering
3-5 years of experience as CI, Process Engineering or Chemist roles experience, 2-3 years preferably in the Coatings industry, ideally in Powder Coatings industry
Ability to utilze usual IT tools and software eg. SAP and MSOffice
Ability to work independently, but as part of a team
Ability to manage projects, sometimes multiple projects
Ability to communicate to employees in different business units and different levels in same business unit
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
Requisition ID: 56911
#LI-CH3
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What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in process engineer jobs across Indiana.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program
- Hands-on experience with process validation, scale-up, or manufacturing process optimization
- Proficiency with statistical tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Design of Experiments methodologies
- Familiarity with GMP, FDA regulations, or OSHA process safety standards relevant to Indiana industries
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills for working with quality, operations, and R&D teams
Process Engineer Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a process engineer in Indiana?
Most process engineers in Indiana enter the field with a bachelor's degree in chemical, industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Indiana does not require a state-issued professional engineering license for most private-sector process engineering roles, though pursuing PE licensure through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency strengthens candidacy for senior or consulting positions. Large Indiana employers in pharmaceuticals and automotive manufacturing typically prefer candidates with internship or co-op experience gained through Indiana university programs.
Which companies hire process engineers in Indiana?
Companies currently hiring process engineers in Indiana include Eli Lilly, Linde, and Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Indiana's concentration of pharmaceutical manufacturers, automotive assemblers, and food and agribusiness processors means demand for process engineers remains broad across multiple industries throughout the state.
Which Indiana cities have the most process engineer jobs?
Indianapolis, Lebanon, and Lafayette lead Indiana for process engineer openings. Indianapolis anchors demand through its large pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing base, while Fort Wayne draws on automotive and metal fabrication employers, and the South Bend and Elkhart region benefits from recreational vehicle and advanced manufacturing facilities that require ongoing process engineering support.
Are there remote process engineer jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Process engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, plant-floor role, so most positions require regular on-site presence. About 23% of process engineer openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to cover analytical or validation documentation tasks rather than active production oversight.
How can I get hired as a process engineer in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to process engineering co-op or new-graduate rotational programs at Indiana's large manufacturers. Eli Lilly, Subaru of Indiana Automotive, and Corteva Agriscience each run structured early-career programs that bring in candidates without full professional experience. Roles such as manufacturing technician, quality engineer, or production associate at Indiana plants frequently serve as stepping stones, and earning a Six Sigma Green Belt or completing a Lean Manufacturing certificate through a Purdue or Indiana University continuing education program gives candidates a measurable edge.
Where can I find and apply to process engineer jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to process engineer jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings across industries and experience levels. Search the listings for roles that match your background and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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