Hands-On Process Engineer — Drive Plant Performance & Quality

LeoForce; Calumet City (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible (5%+)

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing facility near Chicago. This hands-on role supports plant operations by troubleshooting processes, analyzing performance data, and implementing improvements to quality, efficiency, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a BSCE, at least 1 year in batch/continuous manufacturing, and strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Minimum 1 year of professional engineering experience in batch, continuous, or liquid-process manufacturing.
• Experience with P&IDs and process flow diagrams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret process data and identify root causes.
• Working knowledge of statistics and statistical/data-analysis tools.
• Hands-on technical aptitude and willingness to work directly on the plant floor.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proactive, self-starting attitude with ownership of problems through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report key operational and process parameters.
• Read, interpret, and work with P&IDs and process flow diagrams to support troubleshooting, process improvements, and equipment modifications.
• Audit manufacturing processes, equipment operation, and procedures against SOPs.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, deviations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate process deviations, determine root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a technical resource to manufacturing teams in troubleshooting process and equipment-related issues.
• Recommend process modifications to improve product quality, efficiency, reliability, and overall plant performance.
• Work directly with production and plant leadership to solve operational problems and implement improvements.
• Develop a strong understanding of the facility by working across various plant production processes.

Skills

P&ID interpretation

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Proactive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

P&IDs

Process data tools

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing facility near Chicago. This hands-on role supports plant operations by troubleshooting processes, analyzing performance data, and implementing improvements to quality, efficiency, and reliability.

The ideal candidate has a BSCE, at least 1 year in batch/continuous manufacturing, and strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and bonuses offered.