Manufacturing Project Lead & Process Improvement Engineer

L2x Talent Solutions; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L2x Talent Solutions in Naperville, IL is seeking a senior Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead manufacturing and capital improvement projects from concept through closure.

You will develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and manage equipment installations, line expansions, and facility upgrades while collaborating with production to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Experience leading engineering, process improvement, or capital equipment projects.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Excellent PM, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing and capital improvement projects from concept to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Manage equipment installations, line expansions, facility upgrades, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with production to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency during implementation.
• Create and maintain engineering docs, specs, and SOPs.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and equipment suppliers to meet milestones.
• Monitor project performance and provide updates on progress, risks, budgets, outcomes.
• Support automation and process optimization initiatives to improve plant performance.
• Participate in root cause investigations and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Project leadership

Capital equipment

Manufacturing engineering

Vendor coordination

Project planning

Risk assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Electrical Engineering

Job description

L2x Talent Solutions in Naperville, IL is seeking a senior Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead manufacturing and capital improvement projects from concept through closure.

You will develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and manage equipment installations, line expansions, and facility upgrades while collaborating with production to minimize downtime and maintain efficiency.