Process Engineer: Machining, Maintenance & Refractory

Charter Automotive; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching and (P)?

Life insurance

Job summary

Charter Manufacturing in Woodstock, IL is hiring a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement across maintenance, refractory, and machining operations at our Woodstock facility. You will lead projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn engineering ideas into practical manufacturing solutions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of process-improvement experience, plus Lean, Six

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of process-improvement experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, layout, and assembly methods.
• Working knowledge of SPC, PFMEA, process control plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, Pro/E).

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements across maintenance, refractory, and machining operations to enhance safety, quality, yield, throughput, and efficiency.
• Lead CI initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving to reduce waste and variation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues by analyzing data, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage engineering and capital projects from investigations to startup, coordinating with internal teams and contractors.
• Support new equipment/process development with Engineering and Operations to introduce new methods and materials.
• Develop process standards, SOPs, work instructions, CP plans, and KPIs to drive consistency.
• Coach cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Kaizen

5S

Six Sigma

SPC

PFMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro/ENGINEER (Pro/E)

2D/3D CAD

Job description

Charter Manufacturing in Woodstock, IL is hiring a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement across maintenance, refractory, and machining operations at our Woodstock facility. You will lead projects that improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency, collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn engineering ideas into practical manufacturing solutions.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of process-improvement experience, plus Lean, Six