Senior Process Engineer

Jobtailor; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in United States seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead development and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes and equipment for future production systems.

You will define process parameters, validate readiness, and drive quality improvements while reducing cycle times and environmental impact. Collaboration with design teams and suppliers is essential for DFA input and seamless handoffs.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering required; Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an engineering role.
• Proven competence in an engineering discipline.
• Project leadership experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of industry-standard equipment, custom automation, manufacturing technologies, and processes for future manufacturing systems.
• Define and validate manufacturing process parameters, process windows, and production readiness requirements.
• Develop and implement technologies and processes to improve product quality, decrease cycle times, simplify workflow, improve worker safety, and reduce environmental impact.
• Collaborate with product design and development personnel to ensure manufacturing processes and product designs are compatible through DFA input.
• Specify, qualify, commission, and transfer manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, verification systems, and automation.
• Collaborate with suppliers through FAT/SAT activities, installation support, and documented handoff to production.
• Use SPC, DOE, Cpk/Ppk analysis, FPY/yield analysis, cycle-time analysis, and OEE/UPH metrics to identify process variation and drive measurable improvements.
• Conceive and plan projects involving new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches for new or improved manufacturing processes.

Skills

Project leadership

Collaboration

English communication

Problem solving

SPC

DOE

Cpk/Ppk

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Office tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

• Lead development and implementation of industry-standard equipment, custom automation, manufacturing technologies, and processes for future manufacturing systems
• Define and validate manufacturing process parameters, process windows, and production readiness requirements
• Develop and implement technologies and processes to improve product quality, decrease cycle times, simplify workflow, improve worker safety, and reduce environmental impact
• Collaborate with product design and development personnel to ensure manufacturing processes and product designs are compatible through DFA input
• Specify, qualify, commission, and transfer manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, verification systems, and automation
• Collaborate with suppliers through FAT/SAT activities, installation support, and documented handoff to production
• Use SPC, DOE, Cpk/Ppk analysis, FPY/yield analysis, cycle-time analysis, and OEE/UPH metrics to identify process variation and drive measurable improvements
• Conceive and plan projects involving new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches for new or improved manufacturing processes

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering required; Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Proven competence in an engineering discipline
• Project leadership experience desired
• Management presentation skills and experience
• English reading and writing skills preferred
• Spanish or Mandarin helpful
• Willingness to travel for project work locally and to sites in Mexico and China (>10%)
• Experience with general office computer tools, including word processing, spreadsheets, and office communications
• Experience with advanced manufacturing processes such as adhesive dispense, press fit, laser marking, soldering, cable and electro-mechanical assembly, vision system inspection, and rework processes preferred
• Knowledge of process validation and production qualification methods, including pilot builds, first article builds, production readiness reviews, capability studies, and GR&R preferred
• Proficiency with SPC, DOE, Cpk/Ppk, FPY/yield analysis, scrap and rework reduction, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving preferred
• Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including PFMEAs, process specifications, work instructions, and training materials desired
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis
• Shure will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing advanced manufacturing processes and technologies, with a strong focus on quality improvement, cycle time reduction, and safety enhancement. Proficient in project leadership and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compatibility between product design and manufacturing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• B.S. In Engineering
• Project Leadership Experience
• Proficiency With SPC
• Experience With Advanced Manufacturing Processes
• Knowledge Of Process Validation Methods

Hard Skills

• Manufacturing Process Development
• Process Parameter Validation
• Cycle-Time Analysis
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Cpk/Ppk Analysis
• FPY/Yield Analysis
• DFA Input
• Manufacturing Documentation
• Automation Technology

Soft Skills

• Management Presentation Skills
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing Technologies
• Process Windows
• Environmental Impact Reduction
• Supplier Collaboration
• FAT/SAT Activities
• Pilot Builds
• First Article Builds
• Capability Studies
• GR&R
• Electro‑Mechanical Assembly

Tools & Technologies

• General Office Computer Tools
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Office Communications