Process Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Elgin (IL); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development support

Financial wellness programs

Descripción de la vacante

Sterling Engineering in Elgin, IL is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join a growing manufacturing operation. The role focuses on improving food processing and packaging equipment, leading capital projects, and enhancing reliability and quality across production lines.

The candidate will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D teams, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Formación

• 5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Capital project management experience, including equipment installation and startup.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, equipment, automation, and production processes.
• Food or nutritional manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with bulk material handling, processing systems, and PLC ladder logic is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and implement improvements to food processing and packaging equipment.
• Lead capital and expense projects from budgeting and planning through installation and startup.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Oversee equipment purchases, vendor relationships, FATs, and commissioning activities.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D teams on equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing equipment and production systems.

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

We're Hiring: Process Engineer | Elgin, IL

Sterling Engineering is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join a growing manufacturing operation in Elgin, IL. This is a direct-hire opportunity for an engineering professional with a strong background in manufacturing processes, equipment optimization, and capital project management.

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Additional Compensation: Performance-based incentives
• Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, professional development support, and additional financial wellness programs

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design, develop, and implement improvements to food processing and packaging equipment.
• Lead capital and expense projects from budgeting and planning through installation and startup.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, production efficiency, safety, and product quality.
• Oversee equipment purchases, vendor relationships, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and commissioning activities.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D teams on equipment upgrades, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing equipment and production systems.

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, process optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Capital project management experience, including equipment installation and startup.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, equipment, automation, and production processes.
• Food or nutritional manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with bulk material handling, processing systems, and PLC ladder logic is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Sterling Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.