Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean, CI & Onsite

Charter Casting; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching and PROF

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL seeks a Process Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes, improve safety, quality, yield and throughput, and collaborate on capital projects with internal teams and contractors.

The role focuses on applying lean methods, SPC, and problem-solving to drive cost competitiveness and customer satisfaction while supporting new product introductions and capital equipment startups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 1+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing and problem-solving acumen (Kaizen, 5S, 6σ).
• Knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, control plans, process flow diagrams, and routings.
• Strong written and verbal communication; analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; self-starter.
• Basic 3D CAD skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, evaluate, and justify investment of potential new equipment.
• Lead and support Continuous Improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical floor support: troubleshooting and on-site participation.
• Coordinate with Product Engineering on new component processes and equipment planning.
• Write appropriations requests and manage capital projects.
• Drive variation reductions using Process Control methodologies.
• Define and document Standard Operating Procedures for new/modified processes.
• Assist with establishing and tracking key operational metrics.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures.
• Meet essential job requirements, with or without accommodation.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

6σ

SPC

PFMEA

Process control plans

Process flow diagrams

Part routings

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

3D CAD (basic)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related degree

Tools

SolidWorks/Pro-E

Microsoft Office

Job description

Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL seeks a Process Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes, improve safety, quality, yield and throughput, and collaborate on capital projects with internal teams and contractors.

The role focuses on applying lean methods, SPC, and problem-solving to drive cost competitiveness and customer satisfaction while supporting new product introductions and capital equipment startups.