We are looking for a Process Engineer for our Elgin, IL location. You will be responsible for process oversight and standardization to achieve business targets, with a focus on meeting both customer and Oerlikon standards. The Process Engineer will identify, implement, and sustain process improvements within the organization. The primary focus will be driving continuous improvement across all service-based businesses in local coating centers, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing overall operational performance.

*not offering relocation at the moment

Your Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing profitability, increasing efficiency, eliminating waste, and fostering a sustainable improvement culture.

• Perform thorough analysis of existing processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for optimization.

• Utilize data-driven decision-making and statistical tools to identify root causes and validate improvements.

• Develop and deliver training programs related to Lean Manufacturing to ensure effective rollout of improvement efforts.

• Lead improvement projects from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to defined timelines and objectives.

• Standardize and maintain SOPs and Work Instructions for all key processes within the facility.

• Ensure Oerlikon processes comply with customer specifications and quality standards.

• Oversee installation, commissioning, and operational release of new equipment in collaboration with CSC and the Service team.

• Support training efforts for Product Engineering and Operations in collaboration with the internal training team.

• Partner with the CSC team to support and standardize process execution across machines and workstations.

• Ensure all processes are executed in alignment with defined standards and quality requirements by performing process audits

• Lead APQP meetings and support developing Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams and PFMEAs

• Facilitating automation of processes to enhance efficiency where feasible.

Your Profile

• Minimum 4 year bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Preferred fields of Engineering include Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, System Design, or Materials. In absence of a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience is required.

• Certified Six Sigma and Lean professional desired

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

• Ability to effectively use problem-solving tools such as Pareto Charts, SPC methodologies, cause and effect diagrams as well as 8D or similar problem solving experience

• Ability to analyze complex data sets and recognize/quantify trends.

• Practical experience with Lean mfg. tools like VSM, SMED, TPM, Standard work etc.

• Ability to generate and clearly present technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Thorough experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Ability to work independently with minimum guidance

• Ability to take direction from others

• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to train others

• Self-motivated

• Organized with a high attention to detail

• Pivots easily from failure

We Offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong. 

• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.

• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 

• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!

• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.

• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 

• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions

• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance

• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Innovation and innovators thrive at Oerlikon, a leader in engineering solutions that enhance the performance of our products and services. We are diverse in our perspectives but united in our purpose: to develop technologies that reduce resource and energy consumption and help build a healthier, more sustainable and better protected world.

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Can you identify with this position and are you looking for a new challenge? Then we are eager to meet you! Please apply online. 

Oerlikon is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position, which is $109K to $133K base salary. Some positions within Oerlikon may also offer eligibility to participate in a discretionary incentive program. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for the role will be based on a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, internal equity, job location, work experience, education, training, certifications, licenses, etc. Therefore, as compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each individual, it is likely that not all applicants will be hired at the highest end of the listed compensation range. Our total compensation package goes beyond base compensation and it will include a competitive benefits package starting with 2 weeks paid time off accrued on a monthly basis, 12 holidays, 48 hours personal/sick time (exception for NY where we follow State law,) medical, dental, vision, 401K, holidays, pet insurance and tuition reimbursement all effective day one of hire.

You should be proficient in:

• Data Analysis and Manipulation
• Continuous Improvement
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Process Engineering
• Kaizen
• Mechanical Design & Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Six Sigma Experience
• Root Cause Analysis