Senior Industrial Engineer

Prinova USA; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STD/LTD insurance

HSA / FSA

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Voluntary benefits

Training & development

Job summary

Prinova USA is seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to plan, coordinate, and manage technical manufacturing processes, process improvements, and capital projects from conception to completion. This role bridges design, engineering, and shop-floor production to ensure safety, deadlines, quality, and budgets are met.

You will design process room layouts, equipment installations, conduct time studies, implement Lean methods, and ensure workplace safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of project or program management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Certifications: PMP and Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent highly preferred.
• Technical skills: MS Project or similar scheduling software, blueprint/schematic reading, and ERP systems.
• Soft skills: Exceptional leadership, conflict resolution, and change management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Develop project scopes, timelines, and resources while tracking budgets and milestones.
• Process & Equipment Design: Design and validate production equipment and facility upgrades; perform line trials and FAT.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead collaboration between engineering, EHS, quality, operations and shop floor.
• Technical Oversight: Review drawings, specs, and validation protocols; set labor standards and capacity models.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean/Six Sigma to remove wastes and improve throughput.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior engineers and maintenance staff.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Project

ERP systems

Job description

We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Department: Maint/Eng, Solutions

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Type: Full-time

Summary:

Sr. Industrial Engineer plans, coordinates, and manages technical manufacturing processes, process improvement and capital projects from conception to completion. Position bridges the gap between design, engineering, and shop‑floor production to ensure projects meet safety requirements, strict deadlines, quality standards, and budgets. Responsibilities typically include designing process room layouts, equipment installations, conducting time studies, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and ensuring workplace safety and quality standards are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to:

• Project Management: Develop project scopes, detailed timelines, and resource allocations while tracking performance against financial budgets and milestones. Forecast costs, allocate personnel, and maintain budgetary control across multiple projects.
• Process & Equipment Design: Design, select, and validate new production equipment, assembly lines, or facility upgrades optimized for manufacturability. Conduct line trials, equipment testing (FAT), and process validation. Design shop-floor layouts, workstation designs, and material flow paths using Lean and system tools like AutoCAD to eliminate waste.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as the central hub between Engineering, EHS, Quality, Operations, and the shop floor to support all new projects and production ramp-ups. Lead meetings between design, engineering, quality control, and factory workers. Update company leaders and clients on project progress, risks, and spending.
• Technical Oversight: Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, and validation protocols (such as IQ/OQ/PQ). Perform time studies, set labor standards, and run capacity models to balance line pacing and throughput.
• Continuous Improvement: Apply Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methods to resolve root-cause bottlenecks and minimize manufacturing downtime. Use continuous improvement methodology and experience to optimize workflows by identifying and removing wastes from current processes.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, direct work, and mentor junior engineers, maintenance technicians and machine operators.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a closely related technical discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of project or program management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) and Lean/Six Sigma or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Project or similar scheduling software, blueprint/schematic reading, and ERP systems.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, conflict resolution, and change management abilities.

Travel: As needed, up to 10%

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be willing to work in dusty and aroma environments
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds without assistance

Quality/Safety Responsibilities:

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC).

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Pay – $120,000 - $135,000 annually + Eligible Bonus

Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.