Process Engineer

Title : Industrial Process Engineer
Location : Elk Grove Village, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation : $75k - $115k
Must have Skill Set : BS Industrial Engineering degree or similar

Responsibilities :

• Optimize centerline settings, machine parameters, and production setpoints to improve throughput, efficiency, and quality

• Lead process improvement initiatives across changeovers, sanitation, tooling, and workflow optimization using Lean and TPM methodologies

• Analyze equipment performance data and CMMS (M+) work orders to identify trends, root causes, and reliability improvement opportunities

• Improve equipment uptime and reduce scrap by strengthening preventive maintenance strategies and spare parts planning

• Partner with Maintenance to enhance PM programs, repair procedures, and overall asset health management

• Support capital projects including Commissioning, Validation, and Startup (CVS) activities to ensure seamless operational integration

• Evaluate and recommend automation, cost-reduction, and process control improvements

• Establish documentation standards for OEMs and vendors to support training, operational readiness, and long-term reliability

• Act as the technical liaison for OEMs, coordinating service visits and troubleshooting efforts

• Coach and develop cross-functional operational teams to drive defect elimination and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related Engineering/Technology discipline

• 25 years of experience in manufacturing process improvement, reliability engineering, or industrial engineering

• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Lean manufacturing principles

• Strong data analysis skills with experience reviewing CMMS data and performance metrics

• Proficiency with SAP, PLC systems, AutoCAD (or similar CAD software), and shop floor integration systems

• Experience in food manufacturing or packaging environments preferred

• Working knowledge of plant operations, packaging, and processing equipment

• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive measurable operational improvements