Process Engineer Jobs in South Elgin, 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 (24 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (24 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 2 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 (18 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 16 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...

Sr. Quality Engineer (ONSITE)

  • Crystal Lake, IL (19 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Crystal Lake, IL (19 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 4 days ago

About Us WHY ProDriven Global Brands? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PRO'S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on trucks and job sites all over the world. Focusing on end users' needs...

Process Engineer

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, 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 (16 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (16 miles from South Elgin, 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 Engineer I

  • Glendale Heights, IL (15 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Glendale Heights, IL (15 miles from South Elgin, 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 (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Northlake, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, 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 (15 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Itasca, IL (15 miles from South Elgin, 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)....

Process Control Engineer

  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Aurora, IL (14 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Conduct process evaluations using lean tools such as operator cycle time studies, spaghetti diagrams, and value stream mapping....

Customer Quality Engineer

  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

With world-class R D, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales, and service teams throughout the world, we do it all....

Process Improvement Engineer

  • Franklin Park, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Job description Improvement Engineer Pay Rate: $75,000.00 to $85,0000.00 per year. Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), a world leader in manufacturing premium building products and related...

Customer Quality Engineer 1

  • Elgin, IL (4 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (4 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering or at least 5 years of relevant functional experience....

Information Technology Process Engineer II

  • Hanover Park, IL (8 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hanover Park, IL (8 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

SUMMARY The IT Process Engineer II has a dual responsibility. The initial one is to drive the "design" of the IT process of his/her responsibility....

Supplier Quality Engineer - Mechanical

  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (23 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company dedicated to advancing the noble work of agriculture and construction workers. Driven by our shared purpose of Breaking New Ground,...

APU Process Engineer - Automation

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (22 miles from South Elgin, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

APU Process Engineer - Automation Full-time Employment Classification: Salaried Nemera Department: BG/VH Production Support Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Contract Type: Salaried Legal entity: Nemera...

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in South Elgin, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Process Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Process Engineers in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin, 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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