Process Improvement Engineer

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Process Improvement Engineer Job Description This role focuses on enhancing engineering processes by applying artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven solutions. The Process Improvement Engineer identifies opportunities within product development and related engineering functions, designs and implements AI-enabled tools, and drives adoption of these solutions to improve efficiency, data quality, and speed to market across engineering teams.

• Identify and implement AI-driven improvements across engineering workflows, with a focus on product development and related processes.
• Develop automation tools and data-driven solutions using Python and related technologies to streamline engineering activities.
• Support product development, testing, validation, reliability, and sustaining engineering activities by creating and enhancing AI-enabled tools and processes.
• Improve engineering data quality, structure, and accessibility to support analytics and AI applications across multiple functions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand their needs, drive process improvements, and promote adoption of AI and automation solutions.
• Evaluate emerging AI tools, platforms, and technologies, and recommend solutions that deliver measurable business value.
• Integrate AI tools with existing company data and systems, such as test results, specifications, and design documents, to ensure practical and scalable usage.
• Validate and monitor AI outputs to ensure accuracy, reliability, and trustworthiness for engineering decision-making.
• Use data analysis and engineering problem-solving techniques to identify bottlenecks and propose continuous process improvements.
• Communicate technical concepts, solution designs, and process changes clearly to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in product development, manufacturing, reliability, or process engineering.
• Proficiency with Python or a similar programming language for automation and data-driven solutions.
• Hands-on experience with automation, data analysis, and engineering problem solving.
• Ability to apply AI tools or automation to improve processes or procedures in an engineering-focused role.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering functions.
• Experience with Generative AI, ChatGPT, Copilot, large language models (LLMs), or AI-enabled workflows, OR experience with Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, analytics tools, or engineering systems.
• Familiarity with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies in an engineering context.

• Experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or process engineering.
• Experience in electrical design or mechanical design within a product development environment.
• Exposure to digital transformation initiatives or Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Experience with reliability engineering or manufacturing technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation, reporting, and presentations.
• Experience working with test data, data sets, and engineering data management.
• Demonstrated ability to connect AI tools to company data or systems, such as test results, specifications, or design documentation.
• Experience validating AI outputs to ensure accuracy and trustworthiness for engineering decisions.
• Interest in a contract-to-hire opportunity, with openness to long-term conversion or completing the assignment as a contract role.

Work Environment This is an on-site role based in Champaign, Illinois. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position is structured as a contract-to-hire opportunity over approximately nine months, with the goal of conversion to a longer-term role while also accommodating individuals who prefer to remain on a contract basis. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams in a collaborative environment that emphasizes digital transformation, AI adoption, and continuous process improvement.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Champaign, IL.

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $52.88/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other…