Industrial Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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.