Senior Mechanical Project Engineer — Process Manufacturing

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering • West Chicago, IL

2d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Make an Impact from Plant Floor to Boardroom From your morning walk-through with operations to your afternoon ROI review, you’ll blend hands-on engineering with strategic project leadership. As a seasoned mechanical engineer in a process or chemical manufacturing setting, you’ll elevate equipment performance, strengthen reliability, and champion safe, compliant processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in industry, ideally within chemical or process manufacturing.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings.
• Advanced troubleshooting of mechanical, motion, and hydraulic systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation devices, and PLCs for basic troubleshooting.
• Proven track record delivering results with cross-functional partners.
• Successful candidates must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.

Nice To Haves

• 3D modeling experience (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Navisworks).
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Background in chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional facility and manufacturing improvements—from scoping and budgeting to ROI modeling and execution.
• Design, test, and iterate on new and existing mechanical systems to drive efficiency and uptime.
• Partner with maintenance and production to troubleshoot mechanical, motion, and hydraulic issues; provide pragmatic fixes that stick.
• Apply continuous improvement and root-cause analysis to eliminate chronic losses and prevent recurrence.
• Verify products, systems, and processes meet all relevant codes and standards.
• Build and support capital project documentation using TPM tools and the six-step management methodology.
• Train teams on new equipment and processes so changes are adopted safely and effectively.
• Communicate project status clearly to stakeholders with cadence-based updates.

Benefits

• Competitive salary within the stated range.
• Comprehensive package: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, HSA/FSA, and 401(k).
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Volunteer Time Off.
• Career growth in a supportive, safety-driven, and environmentally conscious workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level