Industrial Project Engineer

Belcan

Pontiac, IL

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SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Capacity Utilization, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Improvement Metrics, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Legal, Manufacturing, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Flow, Process Improvement, Production Systems, Project Engineering, Robotics, Six Sigma DMAIC, Supply Chain, Time Management, Value Stream Mapping, Workforce Planning

LOCATION

Pontiac, IL

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Title: Industrial Project Engineer Location: Pontiac, IL Zip Code: 61764 Duration: 12 Months Pay Rate: $47.62/hr. Keyword's: #Pontiacjobs; #ProjectEngineerjobs. Start Date: Immediate We provide a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay rate of $47.62/hr.. however, Belcan considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. Job Description: The Industrial Project Engineer serves as a technical and operational leader within a large-scale manufacturing facility, focusing on end-to-end process flow, throughput optimization, and workforce alignment. This role operates as an individual contributor without direct reports but requires strong informal leadership, coordination across functions, and ownership of key operational outcomes. The person in this role will be responsible for designing and improving material flow, balancing production systems, and ensuring efficient pull-through of work across the value stream. Typical task breakdown: - Design, analyze, and optimize end-to-end material and process flows across the manufacturing value stream. - Drive throughput improvements by reducing WIP, minimizing lead time, and eliminating bottlenecks. - Lead value stream mapping initiatives and implement future-state flow improvements. - Monitor and improve key performance metrics including throughput, on-time delivery, lead time, and capacity utilization. - Lead digital transformation initiatives, including production KPI digitization and integration of autonomous robotics. - Develop and optimize staffing models, labor utilization, and workforce planning aligned to production demand. - Act as a lead engineer, influencing cross-functional teams to achieve flow, productivity, and performance goals. - Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving (A3, DMAIC) to eliminate waste. - Partner with production, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams to align materials, staffing, and execution with operational priorities. Education & Experience Required: - Years of experience: 8-10 - Degree requirement: Engineering Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, colour, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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