Industrial Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Carol Stream, IL seeks an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive process improvements, manage capital projects, and optimize manufacturing operations.

You will improve efficiency, productivity, and facility performance through engineering solutions and cross-functional collaboration with operations, maintenance, and contractors. This role reports to engineering leadership and requires a strong background in capital project management and manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with capital project management and process improvement.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, equipment, and facility improvements.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyze KPIs and manufacturing data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and contractors on facility and equipment projects.
• Develop processes, SOPs, and support new equipment implementations.

Skills

Capital Project Management

Manufacturing Process & Facility Eng

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Location: Carol Stream, IL | Direct Hire

Salary: $100K–$115K + 10% Annual Bonus

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer to drive process improvements, manage capital projects, and optimize manufacturing operations. This role will focus on improving efficiency, productivity, and facility performance through engineering solutions and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead capital improvement projects from planning through implementation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Analyze KPIs and manufacturing data to identify improvement opportunities
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and contractors on facility and equipment projects
• Develop processes, SOPs, and support new equipment implementations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience with capital project management and process improvement
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Experience with manufacturing systems, equipment, and facility improvements
• Ability to collaborate across multiple departments

Must-Have Skills:

Capital Project Management

Manufacturing Process & Facility Engineering