P4N Solutions

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations at our battery and electronics production facility. The Production Engineer will be responsible for improving production efficiency, optimizing manufacturing processes, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Title: Production Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)

Employment Type: Direct Hire, Exempt

Salary: $75,000 ~ $120,000 / year (Negotiable)

Benefits:

- Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Advocacy)

- 401K

- Paid Time Off

- Work Environment – Dynamic, employee-focused setting with global collaboration

- Growth Opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes and production workflows
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction
• Analyze production data, yield rates, and equipment performance
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production line setup
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and operations teams to resolve manufacturing issues
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and process validation
• Improve production efficiency using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and SOPs
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related field)
• 0–5 years of experience in manufacturing or production engineering
• Must be bilingual in English and Korean
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• Experience analyzing production metrics and improving operational efficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and engineering analysis tools
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in battery, electronics, or semiconductor manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen
• Experience working with ERP/MES manufacturing systems
• Experience supporting automated production lines
• Familiarity with process validation and quality improvement methodologies