Process Engineer

Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc.; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses and compensation review

401(k) with company match

Health, vision & dental insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Job summary

MIL, Magnetic Inspection Laboratory, Inc. in Elk Grove Village, IL, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead continuous improvements in manufacturing of precision parts for aerospace and defense.

You will drive lean initiatives, improve quality and turnaround, and work across quality and production to remove bottlenecks. The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, Six Sigma/Lean experience, ability to read blueprints and GD&T, proficiency in Excel, and familiarity with AS9100/Nadcap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Familiar with Six Sigma and Lean methods.
• Ability to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ITAR eligibility and U.S. work authorization.
• Spanish/English bilingual a plus.
• AS9100D and Nadcap knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement using Kaizen and lean tools.
• Improve quality, turnaround time, and service costs.
• Interface between quality and production to support communication across departments.
• Support corrective / preventive action and process improvement activities.
• Monitor metrics and develop new metrics or methods for improvements.
• Create and maintain internal documents governing efficiency and throughput.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Excel

CAD

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

At MIL, we make the complex simple; we bring together the brightest minds and subject matter experts to process precision parts that become components on space, aircraft, and defense systems. The reliability of what we do and how we do it, makes the difference in the lives of those who use these systems. What sets us apart? Our people and our relentless dedication to helping our customers. We are the special processor of choice for missions to the skies, Mars, and beyond.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Passionate – Team members are motivated to contribute, with enthusiasm, to the success of MIL and our customers.
• Collaborative – We foster a culture of mutual respect and diverse perspectives to overcome challenges together as one team.
• Can-Do – Approach every challenge with a positive attitude and determination to succeed.
• Own Results – We take responsibility for our actions and their outcomes to ensure MIL’s objectives are met.
• Quality Driven – We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in everything we do by doing what’s best for our customers.

Position Overview:

The Process Engineer provides hands‑on leadership and guidance in implementing continuous process improvements of existing processes with the goal of improving company turnaround and efficiency. Ensures the production processes are achieved in the most efficient manner consistent with safety, Health, Environmental, & quality requirements.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement within MIL, utilizing Kaizen activities and lean tools.
• Improve quality, turnaround time, and service costs through improvements in processing methods.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities through objective and independent analysis and resolve technical issues.
• Monitor, improve, and directly align quality objectives with the strategic direction of the organization.
• Act as a liaison between quality and production to support effective communication across departments.
• Enhance and monitor existing metrics, action plans, and countermeasures, and assist in the creation of new metrics or methods for identifying improvements as necessary.
• Create and maintain internal documents governing job efficiency systems, throughput, and processing requirements.
• Assist in the development and execution of corrective / preventative action and process improvement activities related to efficiency and turnaround.
• Interface with all levels of personnel and continuously monitor the production floor to gain insight into potential bottlenecks.
• Assist in production related difficulties as they pertain to customer specific projects by supporting inquiries, troubleshooting customer demands, and identifying appropriate solutions.
• Communicate work-related issues regarding personnel and equipment to supervisory personnel.

• Create a strong culture of safety, where all team members are contributing to a safe environment and processes that minimize risk to employee’s health and well-being. Make safety a priority every day.
• Ensure quality standards are met within all processes. Standards include customer requirements, AS9100D and NADCAP. Provide direct support to customers when needed. Improve processes and team capabilities to drive annual reductions in cost of poor quality.
• Drive innovation and process improvement to meet or exceed corporate goals/KPIs or customer requirements. Determine root cause for actions that fall short of KPIs and deploy counter measures to correct.
• Using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma techniques – continuously improve large run processes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A self-starting individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Exhibit effective prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment while upholding accuracy and consistency under short deadlines.
• Acquire and maintain a comprehensive technical understanding of MIL's processing capabilities, quality system, general procedures, and applicable industry standard specifications.
• Knowledge of metals, chemical processing, or other applicable products and processes a plus.
• CAD experience a plus.
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards and Nadcap preferred.
• Near Visual Acuity (either corrected or uncorrected).
• Capable of standing for extended periods of time and handling parts ranging in size and weight.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, technology, material science, or relevant work experience in a technical or quality related field strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma methodology and Lean principles and tools is a plus.
• Advanced arithmetic and GD&T skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Advanced in Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn MIL's internal software. Advanced proficiency in Excel preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English is a plus.
• Individual must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• This position requires access to ITAR-controlled information and materials. The successful candidate must meet all ITAR eligibility requirements, including being a U.S. person as defined by ITAR.

Reports:

The Process Engineer will report directly to the Lead Process Engineer with a dotted line to the Director of Operations and interface with the Metal Finishing Plant Manager.

Hours:

Day shift.

Full-Time Employment Benefits Include:

• Annual performance and compensation review, with the potential to earn up to 2 annual bonuses.
• MIL Inc. 401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing.
• Premium health insurance as well as supplemental vision and dental insurance plans.
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance and AD&D.
• Company paid holidays and personal paid time-off accrual.

Please do not hesitate to ask for additional details on any of our benefits & policies