Rotational Process Engineer – Manufacturing Leadership Track

Charter Casting; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with employer matching & profit

Company-paid life insurance & PTO

Job summary

Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL is launching a Process Engineering Rotational Program designed to develop future engineering leaders. You will rotate through critical manufacturing areas, gaining hands-on experience and building technical, operational and leadership skills.

We seek December 2026 graduates with a BS in Materials Science & Engineering, internship or related experience, and a strong drive for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering.
• Graduation date December 2026.
• Internship, co-op or related engineering work experience preferred.
• Strong initiative with continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and communicate ideas effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong technical foundation through structured rotations across manufacturing operations.
• Participate in shop-floor immersion to understand processes and equipment.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Analyze production data to identify opportunities and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Commercial teams."
• Gain exposure to automation, controls and digital manufacturing technologies.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to improve performance.
• Document and standardize best practices for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership potential

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma awareness

Job description

Charter Casting in Woodstock, IL is launching a Process Engineering Rotational Program designed to develop future engineering leaders. You will rotate through critical manufacturing areas, gaining hands-on experience and building technical, operational and leadership skills.

We seek December 2026 graduates with a BS in Materials Science & Engineering, internship or related experience, and a strong drive for continuous improvement.