Process Engineer
hace 4 días
Alsip
Process Engineer – High-Speed Manufacturing (CPG / Beverage) Location: Alsip, IL Compensation: $115,000–$144,000 base + up to 10% bonus Shifts Available: • 1st: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, • Industry: Food & Beverage | CPG | High-Speed Manufacturing The Opportunity This is a newly created Process Engineer role with one of the most stable and recognizable manufacturers in the Midwest. The company operates a large, recently renovated production facility and continues to reinvest heavily in automation, technology, infrastructure, and—most importantly—its people. If you're a Process Engineer who thrives in highly automated, fast-paced environments and enjoys driving continuous improvement on the plant floor, this is a chance to make a real impact while building a long-term career with a company known for job security, upward mobility, and internal growth. There are three openings (one per shift) due to expansion. Why Engineers Stay Here • Extremely stable business with no shortage of work, • Strong track record of internal promotion at both plant and corporate levels, • Ongoing investment in automation, equipment upgrades, and technology, • Large, modern facility with multiple high-speed production lines, • Collaborative, team-first culture—even within a union environment, • Ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders across operations What You'll Be Doing Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement • Serve as the subject matter expert for manufacturing processes across assigned production lines, • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, throughput, cost reduction, and KPI performance, • Partner closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams, • Influence hourly production teams and plant leadership without direct authority, • Analyze equipment efficiency, material usage, and process performance, • Apply statistical tools (SPC, capability studies, variation reduction) to guide decisions, • While assigned to a primary shift, provide occasional off-shift support as issues arise—especially during peak summer production months What We're Looking For Highly Preferred • 4–8+ years of Process Engineering experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, • Background in food & beverage, bottling, CPG, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing, • Strong understanding of automated production lines (bottling, packaging, blow molding, etc.), • Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics preferred), • Lean Six Sigma or project management certification, • Experience working in a union manufacturing environment, • Strong influencer who can connect with both hourly operators and leadership, • Data-driven problem solver with a hands-on mindset, • Comfortable operating in a large, fast-moving plant, • Flexible and willing to support off-shifts when needed, • Looking for long-term stability with room to grow Interview Process • Recruiter phone screen (30 min), • Hiring Manager video interview (30 min), • Panel video interview with leadership (60 min), • On-site interview & plant tour Why This Is a Career Move This is not a "project-only" engineering role. You'll have ownership, visibility, and influence inside a major manufacturing operation—while working for a company that offers long-term security, competitive pay, bonuses, and advancement opportunities. If you're a Process Engineer looking to step into a high-impact role at a best-in-class manufacturing facility, this is a rare opportunity worth exploring.