Manufacturing Project Engineer — Lean & NPD Onsite

LHH; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

HSA

FSA

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Engineering team in Elmhurst, IL. This onsite role focuses on close-to-floor manufacturing work, tackling technical challenges, launching new products, and driving process improvements.

The candidate should have 2–5 years in product engineering within a metal component environment, with GD&T knowledge and Lean Six Sigma experience preferred. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of product engineering experience in a metal component manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read and analyze technical prints.
• GD&T knowledge preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred; Green Belt is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development and manufacturing engineering initiatives
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and product/process requirements
• Develop internal drawings, processing methods, and engineering requirements
• Partner with tooling, operations, quality, sourcing, and outside vendors
• Develop process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, and control plans
• Analyze production data and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Utilize Lean methods including value stream mapping and cycle-time evaluation
• Support equipment selection and implementation
• Help improve manufacturing cost, lead time, efficiency, and process consistency

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lean thinking

Job description

LHH is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Engineering team in Elmhurst, IL. This onsite role focuses on close-to-floor manufacturing work, tackling technical challenges, launching new products, and driving process improvements.

The candidate should have 2–5 years in product engineering within a metal component environment, with GD&T knowledge and Lean Six Sigma experience preferred. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.