Job Description
Job DescriptionTitle: Process Engineer – Films
Location: Northlake, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $100K-$110K/YR.
We are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer with strong experience in blown film extrusion and/or lamination to support and improve film manufacturing operations. This role has been open for some time, and we are targeting a candidate who can make an immediate impact on process performance, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Job Duties:
- Support and optimize blown film extrusion and/or lamination processes.
- Drive process improvements using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Analyze production data to improve efficiency, quality, and cost.
- Partner with Operations, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve process issues.
- Lead and participate in improvement projects with measurable results.
Qualifications:
- Hands-on engineering experience with blown film extrusion and/or lamination (required).
- Lean certification required; Black Belt strongly preferred, Green Belt considered with demonstrated application.
- Proven experience actively utilizing Lean certification in an operational environment.
- Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a manufacturing environment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.