Design Process Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Job Description: Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you will serve as a vital connection between design teams, the production floor, and external partners, ensuring our processes are seamless and cutting-edge. You will lead manufacturing process improvement projects from concept to completion, ensuring they meet quality, cost, and timeline objectives. Your role involves designing and implementing advanced manufacturing cells in collaboration with equipment suppliers to select and integrate the best tooling and machinery. You will apply your expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles to analyze and streamline production workflows, eliminating waste and boosting productivity. Additionally, you will utilize innovative technologies like Augmented and Virtual Reality to visualize and validate new machine designs and cell layouts before implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process improvement projects from concept to completion.
• Design and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing cells.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers to select and integrate tooling and machinery.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline production workflows.
• Utilize Augmented and Virtual Reality to visualize and validate new designs.

Essential Skills

• Process engineering
• Continuous improvement
• PLC programming
• CNC programming
• Machining
• Grinding

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Engineering for 2 of the 3 openings (Manufacturing or Mechanical degree).
• For the 3rd opening: no degree required with 5+ years of experience or an associate's or bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience.
• Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies (e.g., Value Stream Mapping, 8D, FMEA, SMED).
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (e.g., NX, AutoCAD) and familiarity with PLM systems like Teamcenter.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

This is a Permanent position based out of Freeport, IL.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

Up to 10% bonus each year depending on business unit performance Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Freeport,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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