Industrial Process Engineer in Elk Grove Village

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: 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
• 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 , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or genetic information.