Top Process Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Leads the development, validation, and implementation of manufacturing processes, equipment, automation, tooling, and inspection systems. Drives quality, yield, cycle-time, safety, and efficiency improvements using SPC, DOE, capability studies, and continuous improvement methods. Partners with product design teams on manufacturability, collaborates with suppliers on equipment qualification and transfer, leads root-cause investigations and projects, and maintains manufacturing documentation.

Own CNC process development and design machining workflows, integrate automation systems, optimize toolpaths, collaborate across teams, and lead yield improvement efforts.

Optimize manufacturing processes and plant performance while improving safety, quality, productivity, yield, reliability, and costs. Lead continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshoot process and equipment issues, develop process engineering documentation, support production and maintenance teams, manage small capital projects, maintain MOC documentation, ensure EHSSQ compliance, and standardize best operating practices across plant operations.

Leads the Solon site's automation program from launch through full-scale production. Sets technical strategy, directs automation system design and development, manages project scope, resources, timelines, risks, and execution, and coordinates controls, process, automation, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Provides technical guidance on robotics, machine vision, PLCs, HMIs, and integrated manufacturing systems while communicating roadmap and progress to senior leadership. Develops technical talent and drives continuous improvement and technology adoption.

Lead and implement continuous process improvements using Lean/Six Sigma to improve quality, turnaround, and costs. Analyze and resolve production issues, align quality objectives with AS9100D/NADCAP, maintain process documentation, support corrective actions, develop metrics, and ensure safety and ITAR compliance while liaising between production and quality.

Optimize manufacturing processes for Greif's steel drum plants through trials, root-cause analysis, instrumentation calibration, process validation, and continuous improvement. Support productivity, quality, safety, cost reduction, and lead small projects while training and partnering with cross-functional plant teams.

Owner of supplier quality processes: audit and validate supplier capabilities, perform PFMEA, PPAP/ISIR, product audits, manage 8D corrective actions, develop process control plans, support supplier development, partner with sourcing/engineering, and conduct regulatory and on-site supplier risk assessments (travel up to 25%).

Lead development and implementation of SOPs, KPIs, and statistical monitoring for beverage can and end manufacturing. Drive process improvement, material qualifications, consumable reduction, training, and Lean/Six Sigma projects across plants.

Support capital projects and implement integrated process solutions including equipment selection, vendor/contractor management, P&ID/PFD-based design, instrumentation/control integration, construction management, and start-up support for $2M–$10M projects.

Performs entry-level process engineering and design for industrial projects, including equipment sizing and rating, hydraulic analyses, PFD and P&ID development, heat and material balances, and technical specification support. Evaluates equipment and processes for safety, environmental, and operational compliance; manages engineering data; presents technical information; and coordinates assignments across competing priorities. The role is primarily office-based with possible production-site assignments.

Drive manufacturing process improvements using data-driven analysis, Lean and Six Sigma methods to increase throughput, reduce scrap and downtime, standardize work, and support new equipment validation across machining, fabrication, assembly, and finishing.

Lead design and implementation of process projects ($2M–$10M) including equipment selection, P&ID and sanitary design, vendor/contractor management, procurement, schedule and budget oversight, construction support, and start-up activities while supporting client development and project execution.

Own process engineering for chocolate and confectionery innovation projects from technical brief through factory implementation. Translate recipes into process flows, equipment requirements, operating parameters, trial plans, and scale-up strategies. Lead factory trials, validation, commissioning, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, process optimization, commercialization, shelf-life support, and technical documentation while collaborating with R&D, Culinary, Quality, Operations, Engineering, suppliers, and co-manufacturers.

The Process Engineer will optimize plastic blow molding processes, troubleshoot issues, train staff, and develop strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

The Staff PIC Process Development Engineer will lead the development and optimization of InP photonic integrated circuit fabrication processes for high-volume manufacturing, collaborate with teams, and provide technical leadership.

Lead design, optimization, and standardization of manufacturing processes across plants. Develop P&IDs and process flow diagrams, drive process improvements, root-cause analysis, MOC documentation, and scale best practices enterprise-wide while collaborating with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain.

Develop process flow and piping diagrams, heat and material balances, equipment sizing, hydraulic analyses, relief and flare system designs, and process hazard reviews. Evaluate safety and environmental compliance, estimate and track project effort, solve design problems, present technical information, and coordinate or supervise junior engineering staff. The role supports energy and chemical industry projects and requires independent application of standard process engineering methods.

Deliver end-to-end Salesforce implementations across multiple client engagements. Lead discovery and requirements workshops, design AI-powered workflows and automations using Agentforce, Flow, Apex, and LWC, architect REST/SOAP integrations, manage data migrations, provide user training, support estimates, and contribute to delivery playbooks. The role combines technical implementation, client consulting, solution architecture, and adoption ownership.

Lead process engineering for colloidal silica and latex manufacturing, support operations troubleshooting, drive continuous improvement, safety (PSM), SPC development, new product scale-up, and documentation. Mentor operations and integrate process visualization with control systems.

Lead a process engineering team to develop PFDs and P&IDs, size and specify equipment, perform hydraulic and relief/flare analyses, participate in HAZOP/LOPA, ensure regulatory compliance, mentor junior engineers, and support resourcing and project delivery for energy and chemical projects.

The Associate Process Engineer will lead and assist in process design, conduct technical evaluations, develop design documentation, and provide field support for engineering projects.

Lead and assist in process design for refinery and industrial applications, conduct evaluations, develop technical documentation, and manage field execution.

Lead the design of processes for refinery and chemical facilities, overseeing evaluations, calculations, and equipment specifications while providing technical support and team leadership.

The Principal Process Controls Engineer leads project teams in automation design, mentors junior engineers, collaborates with clients, and develops process control standards, focusing on the food and beverage industry.

Hands-on R&D engineer designing and running experiments/DOEs to mature lab and pilot processes for nonwoven fabrics and adsorbents. Operate pilot spunbond/meltblown/lamination equipment, analyze data to define CQAs and process windows, document findings, manage samples and inventory, and support scale-up toward commercial production.