Process Engineer
A globally recognized consumer goods manufacturer is seeking a proactive and results-driven Process Engineer to optimize production line performance and lead continuous improvement initiatives at its facility near Rockford, IL. This mid-level engineering role offers the opportunity to make a measurable impact on operational efficiency, packaging innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Role Overview:
The Process Engineer will be responsible for enhancing the performance of multiple production lines, with a focus on improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reducing scrap, and managing changeovers. This individual will lead packaging material transitions, equipment upgrades, and installations, while serving as a key change agent across departments.
Working closely with teams in Maintenance, R&D, Packaging, Production, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, and Quality, the engineer will drive productivity initiatives and foster a culture of operational excellence. A strong foundation in statistical analysis and Integrated Lean Six Sigma (IL6S) tools is essential to support process capability assessments and employee development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support continuous improvement projects across packaging and production lines.
- Analyze process capability using statistical tools and IL6S methodologies (e.g., 5S, CIL, Centerlines, Visual Standards).
- Collaborate cross-functionally to implement productivity enhancements and equipment upgrades.
- Drive employee capability building through coaching, mentoring, and training.
- Deliver measurable results through data-driven problem solving and team leadership.
- Support packaging design and equipment installation, including start-up execution.
- Engage in employee development and operational excellence initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or related field.
- 2-5 years of engineering experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) or similar industries.
- Proven experience in packaging design, equipment installation, and start-up execution.
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials (corrugated, paperboard, flexible films, rigid packaging).
- Familiarity with automated packing equipment (VFFS, HFFS, flow wrapping, bottling lines).
- Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, or other World Class Manufacturing systems.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and statistical analysis tools.
- Willingness to work off-shifts and weekends as needed.
Benefits Highlights:
- Competitive PTO package including vacation, sick, personal, and volunteer time.
- 13 paid holidays annually.
- 401(k) with up to 8% company match - top 1% nationally.
- Annual bonus potential and merit-based salary increases.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness subsidies.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave.
- Tuition-free college and continuing education programs.
- Membership reimbursement for warehouse clubs.
- Monthly product allowance.
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