Metals Process Engineer

Michael Page

Naperville, IL
$70,000-80,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

Our client is searching for a Process Engineer to oversee production and drive improvements in metals manufacturing operations. This role will have plenty of room to make the position your own – if you are interested in taking ownership in your work and making a tangible impact on a company, you have the mindset our client is looking for

Work closely with lab personnel, testing metals composition to ensure manufacturability of customer products
Oversee production, identifying areas to make process improvements and drive LEAN initiatives
Develop and implement projects for automation of processes and equipment
Assist in maintaining standards and regulations based on EPA requirements
Act as technical advisor to sales staff to ensure solutions are being tailored to customer requirements

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Stable business with a diversified and growing customer base|Bonus incentive up to 10%

1+ year experience in an industrial or chemical manufacturing environment
Familiar with ISO:9001 standards
Experience working with raw materials, ideally metals
Background working with automation is a plus
Familiarity with standards for air quality emissions from materials manufacturing preferred
Ability to operate in a dynamic environment
Interested in taking initiative and having autonomy in their work – a lot of room to make this position your own
Technical degree preferred

Our client is a primary and secondary aluminum foundry serving clients in a multitude of industries including automotive, defense, aerospace, and agricultural equipment. Founded almost 50 years ago, this company saw stability during covid and came out stronger on the other side. Poised for strong growth moving forward, our client offers the excitement of working for a smaller start-up company with the stability of a well-established business.