Process Engineer Jobs in Niles, IL

A Process Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for designing, implementing, controlling, and optimizing industrial processes. They often work in areas such as factories, plants, or industrial sites, where they help create new system processes, improve existing ones, and reduce costs by finding ways to eliminate waste of time, money, materials, energy, and other resources. They also analyze data to identify trends, make process design decisions, and solve production issues. Process Engineers often collaborate with other professionals, such as production managers and quality engineers, to ensure that manufacturing processes meet quality, cost, and efficiency standards.

Essential skills for a Process Engineer include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent mathematical and statistical knowledge, a good understanding of engineering and industrial principles, and proficiency in using process simulation software. They should also have solid project management abilities, great communication and teamwork skills, and the capacity to work under pressure. Relevant certifications, such as a Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE) or a Lean Six Sigma certification, can be beneficial. Before becoming a Process Engineer, a person might have roles such as Process Technician, Manufacturing Engineer, or Quality Control Engineer.

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Process Development Engineer

  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (16 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the...

Manufacturing Associate Quality Engineer - Arlington Heights, IL

  • Arlington Heights, IL (10 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (10 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 18 hours ago

Job Summary Responsible for providing basic quality support to the Division including complaint investigation, resolution, and reporting. Assist with routine product evaluations, set basic quality...

Process Engineer - Design to Value Lab

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things,...

Quality Engineer

  • Libertyville, IL (18 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (18 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Company: Flex Location: Libertyville, IL Career Level: Mid-Senior Level Industries: Technology, Software, IT, Electronics Description Job Posting Start Date 06-25-2025 Job Posting End Date...

Process Engineer

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (12 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (12 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary Summary: The Process Engineer will be based in Buffalo Grove, IL reporting to the Process Engineering Manager....

Electrical Process Engineer

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (9 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Purpose of the role: Provide electrical engineering design, modification, and support for multiple controls projects, ranging from a single machine to complete line. Responsible for all phases of...

Process Development Engineer (Pharmaceutical)

  • North Chicago, IL (20 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL (20 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 11 days ago

The profile for the Ideal candidate would be someone who gets a tick mark on all of these: Sterile product support, aseptic process development (with hands on experience) Experience with process...

Process Engineer I

  • Glendale Heights, IL (17 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Glendale Heights, IL (17 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 16 days ago

at Medefil, Inc. in Glendale Heights, Illinois, United States Job Description Monitor the performance of processes, equipment, and product to make recommendations for continuous improvement....

Quality Engineer

  • Northlake, IL (8 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (8 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 16 days ago

YOU BRING THESE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION: Bachelors' degree in a technical area of study (BS Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred) from a four year college or university....

Quality Engineer

  • Itasca, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure design for manufacturability and quality. Conduct internal audits and support external audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949)....

Quality Engineer

  • Skokie, IL (4 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Skokie, IL (4 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Quality Engineer Midland Manufacturing, LLC life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Skokie 7733 Gross Point...

Lead Process Improvement Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Position will require 50-65% travel* Job Summary Researches, analyzes, and recommends improvements to business processes that improve distribution center performance. Executes improvement...

Quality Process Engineer

  • Deerfield, IL (10 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Deerfield, IL (10 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Explore life at Fortune Brands here Job Description The Quality Process Engineer will support quality reporting tools and quality process improvement initiatives across FBIN operations....

Pilot Plant Process Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Overview We are seeking a Pilot Plant Process Engineer to join our Research & Analytical Services Department (R&ASD)....

NGL Operations Process Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (11 miles from Niles, IL)
  • 29 days ago

Overview We are seeking a NGL (Natural Gas Liquids) Operations Process Engineer to join our Juaymah NGL Fractionation Department within the Operation Engineering Unit (OEU)....

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in Niles, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Process Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Process Engineers in Niles, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.0%
Master's Degree
34.6%
Associate's Degree
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Process Engineers in Niles, IL
2-4 years
23.6%
10+ years
18.1%
Less than 1 year
17.7%
1-2 years
16.4%
None
9.4%
8-10 years
6.1%
6-8 years
4.7%
4-6 years
4.0%



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