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:
Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related Engineering/Technology discipline
2–5 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
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.