Process Engineer | Manufacturing

Michael Page USA
  • Machesney Park, IL
  • $80,000–$100,000 Per Year
  • Full-time
1 day ago

Job Description

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join a rapidly growing manufacturing organization focused on optimizing production processes, improving operational efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the business. This is a newly created position driven by company growth and offers the opportunity to help build and shape a developing process engineering function.

Client Details

Our client is a family-owned manufacturing organization that has experienced significant growth in recent years, expanding its workforce by hundreds of employees while continuing to invest in its operations and infrastructure. The company designs and manufactures custom generator enclosures, fuel tanks, and electrical housings that support critical backup power and infrastructure systems

Description

  • Analyze and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and process optimization
  • Support implementation and enhancement of ERP, MES, and SCADA systems
  • Identify process bottlenecks and develop solutions to improve operational performance
  • Manage and execute manufacturing improvement projects from planning through implementation
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and leadership teams to drive operational excellence
  • Develop process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
  • Utilize data analysis and reporting tools to support decision-making and performance improvements
  • Ensure manufacturing processes align with quality and regulatory requirements
  • Support process automation and manufacturing technology initiatives as needed

Profile

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, production, process engineering, or continuous improvement environments
  • Experience working with ERP, MES, and/or SCADA systems
  • Proven project management experience within manufacturing operations
  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Six Sigma Certification
  • Experience with process simulation and data analysis tools
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 or other quality management systems
  • Experience with process control and manufacturing automation technologies
  • Background in fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or engineered products environments

Job Offer

  • Salary range: $80,000 - $100,000
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • PTO and vacation offerings
  • Opportunity to join a growing organization with significant investment in people and operations

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Numbers & Facts

LocationMachesney Park, IL
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$80,000–$100,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Data Processingunmatched
  • Database Report Toolsunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Electricityunmatched
  • ISO 9001unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing Analysisunmatched
  • Manufacturing Automationunmatched
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)unmatched
  • Manufacturing Managementunmatched
  • Manufacturing Operations Managementunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Developmentunmatched
  • Process Engineeringunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Manufacturingunmatched
  • Project Planningunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Simulationunmatched
  • Six Sigma Certificationunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched

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