Onsite Manufacturing Process Engineer – Lean, Automation & CI

ITW; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes at its Bartlett, Illinois site. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will analyze data, apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, validate new equipment, and create SOPs and work instructions. The role requires collaborating with maintenance and production teams to improve uptime and install new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes and production workflows.
• Analyze production data and identify opportunities for improvements utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other operational excellence tools.
• Support new product launches and validate new equipment.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with maintenance and production teams to improve equipment reliability and uptime.
• Conduct root cause analysis on downtime events and process failures.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies and automation solutions.
• Manage capital improvement projects, including equipment installation and process upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Train and support production personnel on new processes and equipment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Project management

communication skills

fast-paced work environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

ITW is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes at its Bartlett, Illinois site. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will analyze data, apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, validate new equipment, and create SOPs and work instructions. The role requires collaborating with maintenance and production teams to improve uptime and install new technologies.