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Process Engineer

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Sterling Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 110000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 110000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a growing manufacturing company to hire a Process Engineer. This hands-on engineering role is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, optimizing production workflows, supporting new product introductions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with Solid Works, and enjoys working closely with production teams to improve efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability.

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are highly preferred.

Responsibilitie
  • sImprove production assembly workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements
  • .Optimize production floor layouts and work cell designs to increase productivity and reduce waste
  • .Develop manufacturing methods, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production documentation for new products
  • .Perform time studies and establish production standards
  • .Create, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • .Review daily production metrics including efficiency, scrap, and schedule performance to identify improvement opportunities
  • .Maintain and update engineering drawings and production documentation using Solid Works
  • .Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and support new product implementation
  • .Troubleshoot production equipment issues and work with maintenance to minimize downtime
  • .Develop preventative maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability
  • .Participate in capital equipment evaluations and justify investments that improve manufacturing capacity and efficiency
  • .Lead root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
  • .Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and corporate teams to support operational goals
Qualificatio
  • ns Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related fiel
  • d.Experience improving manufacturing processes in a production environmen
  • t.Proficiency with Solid Works or similar 3D CAD softwar
  • e.Ability to interpret engineering drawings and mechanical assemblie
  • s.Experience creating manufacturing documentation, SOPs, BOMs, and engineering change
  • s.Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skill
  • s.Excellent organizational and project management abilitie
  • s.Ability to work independently while managing multiple prioritie
  • s.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Wor
  • d.Bilingual English and Spanish is highly preferre
Preferred Ski
  • lls Experience with capital equipment projects and manufacturing layout improve men
  • ce.

    Experience with pneumatic tools and manufacturing equipme
  • nt.

    Continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing experien
  • ce.

    Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting skills with a strong manufacturing minds
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