Process Engineer- Gears

Forest City Gear Co; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest City Gear is seeking a Process Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Roscoe, IL. You will design, optimize, and document gear manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.

The role collaborates with production, quality, and maintenance teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement robust process controls. Responsibilities include data collection and analysis, preparing technical reports, and recommending equipment or tooling changes to enhance

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Process Engineering and Process Design to develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing workflows.
• Experience with Process Control and Analytical Skills to monitor performance, interpret data, and implement corrective actions.
• Relevant academic background in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments, preferably in precision machining or gear production, and familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proficiency with engineering and productivity software (e.g., CAD tools, ERP/MES systems, data analysis tools) and strong documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams and provide clear technical guidance.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality in an on-site production setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and document manufacturing processes for gear production.
• Analyze current workflows and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement process controls to reduce variation and waste.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and support new product introductions.
• Collect and interpret process data, prepare technical reports, and recommend equipment or tooling changes to enhance performance.

Skills

Process Engineering

Process Design

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

ERP/MES systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Company Description

Forest City Gear is a precision gear manufacturer dedicated to applying an ever-expanding base of knowledge to every gear produced, with a focus on achieving world-class quality. The company invests heavily in advanced machinery, skilled employees, and robust management systems to deliver total customer satisfaction. With more than 50 years of experience, Forest City Gear operates one of the best equipped gear shops in the world. Its gears serve diverse industries and applications worldwide, including aerospace, medical devices, agriculture, defense, and industrial equipment. This commitment to excellence extends even to producing gears for competitors, demonstrating the company's reputation as a trusted leader in gear manufacturing.

Role Description

The Process Engineer role is a full-time, on-site position located in Roscoe, IL. This role is responsible for designing, optimizing, and documenting manufacturing processes for gear production, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and high quality. Day-to-day tasks include analyzing current workflows, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing process controls to reduce variation and waste. The Process Engineer collaborates with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, support new product introductions, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Additional responsibilities include collecting and interpreting process data, preparing technical reports, and recommending equipment or tooling changes to enhance performance.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Process Engineering and Process Design to develop, optimize, and scale manufacturing workflows.
• Experience with Process Control and Analytical Skills to monitor performance, interpret data, and implement corrective actions.
• Relevant academic background in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of manufacturing environments, preferably in precision machining or gear production, and familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proficiency with engineering and productivity software (e.g., CAD tools, ERP/MES systems, data analysis tools) and strong documentation skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams and provide clear technical guidance.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to safety and quality in an on-site production setting.