Process Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$85,000–$100,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Capital Equipment, Capital Project, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Engineering Change Management, Engineering Drawing, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Identify Issues, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM), Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Methods, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Assembly, Mechanical Engineering, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Pneumatic Tools, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Documentation, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Production Support, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Reliability Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, SolidWorks, Spanish Language, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

POSTED

17 days ago

Process Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL 60639
Shift/Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift | On-Site
Pay: $85k-$100k
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan.

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 SolidWorks, and enjoys working closely with production teams to improve efficiency, quality, and equipment reliability. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Improve 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 SolidWorks.
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.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Experience improving manufacturing processes in a production environment.
Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and mechanical assemblies.
Experience creating manufacturing documentation, SOPs, BOMs, and engineering changes.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Bilingual English and Spanish is highly preferred.

Preferred Skills

Experience with capital equipment projects and manufacturing layout improvements.
Preventative maintenance program development experience.
Experience with pneumatic tools and manufacturing equipment.
Continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing experience.
Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting skills with a strong manufacturing mindset.

About the Company

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1969

WEBSITE

http://www.sterling-engineering.com

Process Engineer

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Chicago, IL

About the Company

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

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