Process Engineer

CTS Corporation; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Parental Leave

Job summary

CTS Corporation in Lisle, IL is seeking a Process Engineer for the Ceramic business. You will make technical decisions on ceramic machining and provide direction to a team, aiming to improve yield, reduce scrap, and optimize cycle time.

You will use DOE, DMAIC, SPC, Cp/Cpk analyses and lead equipment qualification, validation, and capital projects. The role requires hands-on leadership, troubleshooting, and collaboration with NPI to introduce new products.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and process improvement methods.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and implement them.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
• Ability to interact with engineers, operators, and management.

Responsibilities

• Improve yield, reduce scrap, shorten cycle time, and lower costs.
• Apply DOE, DMAIC and statistical methods to drive improvements.
• Monitor process with SPC, Cp/Cpk and data-driven decisions.
• Lead equipment qualification, validation, and capital projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor technicians.
• Support ISO 9001 compliance and internal audits.

Skills

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Chemical Engineering or Associate Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

CTS Corporation

About Us

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees. Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial. We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.

Position Summary

The Process Engineer reports directly to the Plant Manager and supports the Ceramic business. In this role, the Process Engineer makes technical decisions related to ceramic machining and provides technical direction to their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving improvements in yield, scrap reduction, cycle time, throughput, equipment utilization, and manufacturing cost.
• Use an array of tools (DOE, DMAIC) and general statistical analysis methods to drive improvements
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk), and data-driven decision making to monitor and improve process performance.
• Leads equipment qualification, process validation, and capital improvement projects including equipment selection, justification, installation, and commissioning.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
• Provides recommendations for maintaining, diagnosing equipment inefficiencies, and upgrades to existing equipment or acquisition of new equipment as needed.
• Perform time studies, root cause analysis, and trend analysis.
• Works closely with new product introduction team to efficiently and cost effectively introduce new products into manufacturing.
• Provides technical leadership and mentoring to operators and process technicians.
• Periodically reports progress and status on projects and processes to management in an oral and written manner.
• Uses technical knowledge and ingenuity to resolve complex problems and provides technical leadership for their area of responsibility.
• Supports compliance with ISO 9001 quality management system requirements and participates in internal and external audits.
• Other related duties as directed by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing is required
• Ability to analyze and identify problems, develop appropriate solutions, and implement with available resources to complete complex assignments.
• Ability to proactively develop new ideas/methodologies for continuous improvement.
• Ability to interact with other professional staff throughout the organization.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Chemical Engineering or Associate Degree with relevant experience is required.
• 5+ years of experience in processing equipment in a metallic or ceramic machining manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methods is a plus.

Physical/Working Requirements

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Exposure to moderate noise levels and occasional use of chemicals
• Extended periods of standing combined with sitting and walking
• Be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Join Us

At CTS, one of the ways we recognize the value of our employees is through our comprehensive benefits program. Highlights of our benefits program for full-time employees include:

• Health Benefits
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

The expected annual salary range for this position is $100-115K.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. CTS considers a variety of factors when setting base salary rates including, without limitation, a candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

United States EEO Statement

CTS Corporation is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer who complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at CTS Corporation will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. It has been and shall continue to be both the official policy and the commitment of CTS Corporation to further equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of, among other characteristics, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

ADA accommodation statement: If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, call Human Resources at 630.577.8811. All other applications must be submitted online.

United States Additional Considerations

It is unlawful in all states where the Company operates, including Massachusetts, to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates applicable laws may be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The Company does not require a lie detector test as a condition of employment nor continued employment.

Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Location: Lisle, IL, US, 60532

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