Industrial Engineer

RodgersHouder: Human Capital Solutions; Itasca (IL); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing consultancy is seeking Traveling Industrial Engineers to enhance capital equipment performance across facilities in Chicago, Wisconsin, and Tennessee. The role involves on-site project work, optimizing production processes and collaborating with various teams to drive efficiency in a rapidly growing manufacturing platform. Ideal candidates will possess a strong engineering background, experience in process optimization, and be willing to travel frequently. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to substantial growth within the industry.

Qualifications

• Strong background in optimizing capital equipment performance.
• Experience in manufacturing processes and project management.
• Willingness to travel between facilities across U.S.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site at different facilities to improve production processes.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance equipment performance.
• Implement standardized manufacturing processes.

Job description

Overview

Traveling Industrial Engineer – Capital Equipment & Process Optimization (Remote + Plant Travel)

Chicago / Wisconsin / Tennessee | PE-Backed Manufacturing Platform

We are partnered with a rapidly growing, private-equity-backed flexible packaging manufacturing platform with multiple U.S. facilities across Chicago, Wisconsin, and Tennessee, and additional sites in North America. The company produces blown-film liners, medical and biohazard bags, and food-grade flexible packaging serving healthcare, protein, seafood, and industrial markets.

The platform operates 80+ extrusion and converting lines running 24/7 and is making major investments in new capital equipment, automation, and standardized manufacturing processes as it scales through organic growth and acquisitions.

We are hiring two Traveling Industrial Engineers to work project-to-project across facilities, focused on improving capital equipment performance and production processes within the same organization.