Process Engineer | Electrical Assembly

New Lenox, Illinois Permanent USD75,000 - USD90,000 per year View Job Description
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer will lead and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and safety at our client's Joliet-area manufacturing facility. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, this role will drive process optimization, support new product launches, and play a key role in the company's ongoing growth as it expands its customer base and product portfolio.
  • Annual bonus incentive typically around 7%
  • Rapidly growing company, pushing for vertical integration and new products

About Our Client

I'm partnered with a leading manufacturer of battery cables, power cables, and wire harnesses serving the automotive and heavy-duty truck OEM markets. Due to continued growth, the company is expanding its Engineering team to drive operational excellence and support business expansion. They foster a culture of ownership, professional development, and hands-on involvement, empowering employees to make a meaningful impact on the organization's success.

Job Description

  • Lead/participate in projects to improve processes, reduce downtime, and improve safety
  • Perform time studies and line balancing
  • 3D modeling for the design of plant floor layouts and setup of new machine cells
  • Implement new machinery and tooling for production as needed
  • Work cross-functionally with Quality and Product Engineering to support new product launches, perform PFMEAs, and address production issues
  • Play a key role on APQP team, ensuring feasibility and quality of manufacturing new products
  • Assist with value stream mapping



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The Successful Applicant

  • BS in Engineering or Industrial Technology
  • 1+ year experience in a manufacturing environment, exposure to electromechanical assembly nice but not required
  • Experience leading and/or participating in continuous improvement projects
  • Comfortable/familiar in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
  • Familiarity with ISO9001 standards and regulations
  • Exposure to new product launch projects, including APQP is a plus
  • Safety background
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

What's on Offer

  • Base salary $75,000-$90,000 depending on level of experience
  • Discretionary annual bonus based on personal metrics and company performance
  • Health coverage through BCBS
  • 2 weeks PTO, after 5 years everyone is at 4 weeks PTO
  • 3% 401(k) match
Contact
George Sherlock
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7062226

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
New Lenox
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Sherlock
Job Reference
JN-072026-7062226