Manufacturing Process Engineer

We are a long established (140+ years) and large national manufacturing organization headquartered in Chicago. Our industrial and steel products have helped to build landmarks across the US. With plants across the country, we are one hundred percent domestic manufacturers, supplying quick and scalable solutions for off-site construction and building. With thousands of employees and millions of tons of production capacity, our products reach across the commercial and residential platforms within infrastructure, commercial and residential buildings, agriculture, transportation, and other industries.

Are you a Manufacturing Process Engineer with experience in a heavy industrial environment? If so, please continue to read as this role may be the one for you!

140+ Years in business
Manufacturing Organization
Growth Opportunity
Competitive Pay
Benefits:

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• 401(k) + 4% match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 100 Hours PTO

Position Overview: The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing and improving the manufacturing processes within our facility. With a focus on production efficiency and quality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

• Ensure company safety policies are being met and maintain continuous safe operation of all machinery, reporting unsafe conditions and participate in creating safety improvement resolutions
• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and enhance the manufacturing processes to maximize efficiency and product quality
• Equipment Maintenance and Performance: Collaborate with maintenance teams to ensure smooth operation of the tube mill equipment, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive maintenance plans to minimize downtime.
• Cost Reduction and Efficiency: Identify opportunities to reduce production costs, improve yield, and optimize resource utilization while maintaining or enhancing product quality.
• Automation and Technology: Evaluate and implement automation technologies, data analysis tools, and process control systems to improve overall plant performance.
• Process Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation of process parameters, operating rates, and equipment specifications to facilitate effective training, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure adherence to safety protocols, regulatory requirements, and environmental standards within the plant operations.
• Training and Support: Provide technical support to production teams, ensuring proper understanding and execution of processes.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, including production, maintenance, quality assurance, and engineering, to address production challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular, predictable onsite attendance per the posted schedule is an essential function of this role.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 2+ Years of manufacturing / process engineering experience
• Quality and Lean manufacturing environment experience
• Statistical Process Control
• Experience conducting time studies
• Manufacturing plant environment experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Automated machining manufacturing plant experience
• Work with large steel production / other heavy industrial manufacturing production
• Experience with precision instruments
• Advanced degree