Process Engineer II

Charter Dura-Bar; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Dura-Bar seeks a Process Engineer II at their Woodstock, IL facility. This role involves providing technical leadership to improve manufacturing processes, ensure product quality, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate will work cross-functionally on various projects and must have a strong background in engineering and manufacturing processes.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean methodologies including Kaizen and 5S.
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational projects to enhance safety and quality.
• Define and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinate with Engineering on new processes and equipment.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving techniques

Effective communication

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

2D/3D CAD software

Job description

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Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

Charter Dura-Bar is the world's largest producer of continuous cast iron bar products with headquarters in Illinois. Charter Dura-Bar is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.

We are hiring a Process Engineer at our Woodstock IL facility!

Job Summary

In this role, you'll provide technical leadership and process expertise to enhance the safety, quality, yield, and throughput of manufacturing equipment and processes. You'll collaborate with various functions to lead projects that introduce new products, materials, equipment, and processes into operations. Your efforts will focus on improving cost competitiveness, addressing non-conformances and customer corrective actions, and solving a wide range of operational issues. This position offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement and innovation within the manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Investigate, evaluate, and manage various operational projects, including developing project estimates and financial proposals
• Lead corrective and preventative action teams to address customer complaints, internal quality issues, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
• Provide technical support by learning processes on the floor, troubleshooting, and participating in process improvement teams
• Coordinate with Engineering on new component processes and equipment planning, and drive variation reductions using Process Control methodology
• Define and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Operating Instructions (OIs) for new and modified processes
• Foster a CI culture through leadership, coaching, and facilitation, while promoting teamwork and recognizing CI accomplishments
• Manage process data collection and analysis, track key operational metrics, and oversee heat treat procedures and practices
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field, or commensurate experience
• Three plus years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment improving processes
• Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing methodologies and problem-solving techniques including Kaizen, 5S and 6σ
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Capacity to work in process improvement teams as a teacher, leader, and as a member
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), PFMEA, process control plans, process flow diagrams, and part routings
• Basic 2D/3D CAD software skills
• Ability to accommodate up to 10% travel (domestic) and occasional off-hour work schedule
  
  

Nice to haves:

• Experience in process engineering in heat treat operations, CNC machining, refractory, honing, or shipping and receiving. Five plus years' proven track record of leading safety, quality, and process improvement teams within a manufacturing environment
• Certifications in Six Sigma Green Belt or above from a recognized lean source
• Demonstrated success in the application of lean/CI concepts in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with the Value stream approach a basis for Continuous Improvement
• Proven project management including Kaizen projects
• Experience with SolidWorks / Pro-E systems
• Proficiency with statistical and flow charting/process mapping software
  
  

Your future starts here. Apply now and join our team!

The annual hiring range for this position is: 80,000 USD-$100,000. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

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The annual hiring range for this position is: $80,000-$100,000. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Mining

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