Process Engineer

ITW•Itasca, IL

23d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for standardizing global manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring operational excellence across extrusion, blending, press, and labeling operations. This role focuses on process governance, preventive maintenance frameworks, and technology advancement to support strategic initiatives such as PCR (post-consumer recycled resin) transition and CBI (customer back innovation) pipeline execution. The Process Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to align global standards, optimize equipment performance, and implement process tracking systems for improved reliability and efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / industrial engineering, or related field, required.
3–5 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
Strong knowledge of cast extrusion, material blending, and/or punch press operations.
Experience with preventive maintenance systems and process audits.
Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred).
Familiarity with industrial control systems and data acquisition, preferred.
Experience with CAD, SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred.
Required Learning Agility: Quickly understand and apply new concepts to drive execution.
Required Analytical Thinking: Evaluate and interpret complex data to define desired outcomes and potential solutions.
Required Collaborative: Strong team-oriented approach to problem analysis and resolution.
Required Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing project requirements, emerging technologies, and evolving industry trends.
Required Strategic Mindset: Ability to anticipate future trends, align decisions with long-term objectives, and prioritize actions that create sustainable value.
Required Project Management: Demonstrated ability to consistently execute projects and meet objectives/timelines.
Required Manufacturing Methods: Strong background in manufacturing processes with capability to identify key requirements in method selection.
Required Standardization: Clear, focused approach to aligning processes and products to reduce variability and ensure consistency across lines/facilities.
Required Product Testing: Proficient in evaluation, instrumentation, and data analysis to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred).
Familiarity with industrial control systems and data acquisition, preferred.
Experience with CAD, SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred.

Responsibilities

Standardize 80 processes across global operations.
Align global SOPs for extrusion, blending, press, and labeling.
Define operating standard conditions for extrusion through capability analysis.
Develop a comprehensive equipment inventory and global capability matrix.
Establish throughput benchmarks for each asset to ensure performance consistency.
Conduct global audits of extrusion and press assets; identify rebuild priorities and timelines.
Develop a global preventative maintenance framework and PM schedule in collaboration with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams.
Implement PM standards in Brightly for all facilities.
Drive technology advancement and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with ITW toolbox application.
Implement process condition tracking systems to detect and resolve deviations.
Assess system capability to meet 55% PCR processing requirements under supply chain variability.
Investigate process impacts of alternate material development projects to support CBI initiatives.