Manufacturing Process Engineer — Lean & WCM Specialist

Energy Jobline ZR; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The role applies engineering principles, statistical analysis, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methods to develop reliable, cost-effective processes.

Responsibilities include designing and refining processes, analyzing production data, and driving Kaizen and cost-reduction projects while ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline is required.
• 2+ years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of project engineering or project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement, statistical analysis, process controls, WCM, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, equipment, workflows, and facility layouts to maximize efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.
• Analyze production data, processes, schedules, and costs to identify opportunities for improvement and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Lead and support WCM, Kaizen, Focus Improvement, and cost-reduction projects, including equipment, process, and raw material trials.
• Apply statistical process control and advanced analytical tools to reduce variation, improve process capability, troubleshoot issues, and maintain processes in control.
• Support equipment installation, maintenance, regulatory compliance, process trials, and implementation of approved engineering projects.

Skills

Process engineering

Project management

Kaizen

WCM

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Statistical software

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. The role applies engineering principles, statistical analysis, and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) methods to develop reliable, cost-effective processes.

Responsibilities include designing and refining processes, analyzing production data, and driving Kaizen and cost-reduction projects while ensuring regulatory compliance