682 Materials Process Engineer jobs in Chicago,IL

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering (preferred) or Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with strong focus on manufacturing systems and assembly operations
Minimum 5 years of experience in assembly-driven manufacturing environments, with a focus on flow optimization, line efficiency, and productivity improvement
Proven experience designing and improving assembly lines, including line balancing, takt time definition, and labor optimization
Strong expertise in material management and internal logistics systems, including PFEP (Plan for Every Part), Kanban, FIFO, and pull-based replenishment systems
Demonstrated experience in analyzing and optimizing end-to-end material flow, including line-side delivery, part presentation, and WIP control
Solid understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, including workstation design, operator ergonomics, and one-piece flow implementation
Hands-on experience with Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Cycle Time (CT) studies, and bottleneck analysis to drive flow efficiency and lead-time reduction
Experience supporting industrialization and assembly line setup, including equipment specification, integration, and performance validation aligned with flow requirements
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, with emphasis on flow, pull systems, waste elimination, and standard work in assembly environments
Experience developing and sustaining standard work, visual management, and flow control mechanisms across production lines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to influence OpCo teams, production leaders, and supply chain stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in dynamic, fast-paced production environments
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and results orientation, with focus on operational execution and measurable impact
Highly organized, with a structured and analytical approach to solving flow, material availability, and line performance challenges
Data-driven mindset with the ability to develop scalable and practical solutions for assembly and material flow systems
Travel as required (up to 60%) to support OpCo engagement and onsite implementation of assembly and flow improvements

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Lovejoy Curtis LLC

Downers Grove, IL 60515

$72,000-$105,000/yr

~ 38 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in engineering
7 years of manufacturing experience
5 years' experience project management
Experience with time studies
Experience technical skills in product drawing and specification interpretation
Proficiency in precision CNC machining, process optimization, and quality control
Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, gauging, controls and mechanical or electrical engineering design principles
Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools
Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
Strong Lean/ 6 sigma / Ci background and experience
Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment
Willingness to travel to secondary manufacturing facility 1-2 times per month. (South Haven, MI)
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US
This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data ("CTD") and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

The Timken Company

Downers Grove, IL 60515

$72,000-$105,000/yr

~ 38 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

7 years of manufacturing experience
5 years' experience project management
Experience with time studies
Experience technical skills in product drawing and specification interpretation
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Strong Lean/ 6 sigma / Ci background and experience
Proficiency in precision CNC machining, process optimization, and quality control
Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, gauging, controls and mechanical or electrical engineering design principles.
Proficiency with CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools
Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Willingness to travel to secondary manufacturing facility 1-2 times per month. (South Haven, MI)
Self-starter who is capable of driving projects across the team
Demonstrated success in driving continuous improvement initiatives on the manufacturing floor
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel.
This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data ("CTD") and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR).
Eligible candidates are; US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations.
Candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

Dover Corporation

Downers Grove, IL 60515

RemoteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering, industrial technology, or equivalent mix of education and experience.
Minimum five (5) years' experience of manufacturing engineering directly working with machining processes.
Experience setting up and operating state-of-the-art machining equipment
Extensive experience in machining and maintenance.
Well versed in standard machine shop manufacturing processes and set ups
Strong experience with SolidWorks or another mechanical CAD system
Highly experienced with variety of precision conventional and advance metrology systems (photogrammetry, CMMs, 3D imaging)
Strong commitment to proper safety precautions in design and practice
Strong understanding of Lean concepts.
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to interact with other departments.
Ability to multi-task and perform in a dynamic environment
Strong sense of urgency, accountability and highly objective oriented
Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks, a self-starter with the ability to solve problems proactively
Clear, concise and articulate communication skills - verbal, written and listening
Strong team player, work ethic and commitment to win right
Strong analytical skills; ability to think big, act small and scale fast
Travel up to 60% may be required
Hands-on support of new product and new process launch.

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ARI INDUSTRIES

Addison, IL 60101

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QC Inspector 1 - 2nd shift

Dexter Magnetic Technologies

Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

$22-$23/hr

~ 36 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

High school diploma or equivalent is required
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a manufacturing or quality control environment
Inspecting incoming materials, components, and assemblies to verify compliance with specifications, customer requirements, and engineering standards
Recording inspection results accurately in the company's systems in adherence to established work instructions
Managing non-conforming materials by tagging, documenting, and placing items in quarantine while coordinating with relevant teams for resolution
Preparing initial packaging, generating bar code labels, and completing required documentation to ensure traceability
Basic understanding of mechanical drawings and blueprints
Proficiency in using inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges
Strong computing skills, including experience with MS Office and MRP systems (preferably Epicor)
Ability to communicate effectively across different organizational levels, promoting collaboration and resolution of non-conformance issues
Must be able to work on 2nd shift

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