Process Improvement Engineer

The Richmond Group USA; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer for the Greater Rockford Area. This position involves leading quality problem-solving strategies and leveraging continuous improvement tools across two key sites. You will collaborate with plant leadership to enhance processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and tackle complex manufacturing challenges.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering, along with 3+ years of manufacturing experience. It offers significant growth potential in a dynamic and expanding division.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience within manufacturing engineering, quality, operations, continuous improvement, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a natural curiosity and desire to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality problem-solving strategy and continuous improvement tool usage.
• Work closely with plant leadership to improve processes and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Support long-term operational performance.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement tools

Problem-solving mindset

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Engineering degree

Tools

8D

DMAIC

Kaizen

PDCA

Job description

Process Improvement Engineer – Greater Rockford Area

The TRG Growth Practice is partnering with a global manufacturer to identify a Process Improvement Engineer to lead quality problem‑solving strategy and continuous improvement tool usage across two high‑impact sites near their midwestern hub. This role offers substantial upside and growth within a rapidly expanding division.

This is a highly visible role within a business unit experiencing significant growth and investment. The successful candidate will work closely with plant leadership to improve processes, eliminate inefficiencies, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and support long‑term operational performance.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience within manufacturing engineering, quality, operations, continuous improvement, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with a natural curiosity and desire to improve processes.
• Experience utilizing structured problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, DMAIC, Kaizen, PDCA, or similar continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively across cross‑functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree required; Engineering degree preferred.

All inquiries are kept confidential, and your information will not be shared without your prior approval.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.