Process Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: BEDFORD PARK - Bedford Park, IL 60638Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Day

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:


FREE Healthcare
HSA option
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Cancer & Critical accident coverage
401K plan with company match
Referral Bonus
Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
Tuition Reimbursement eligibility


 

Job Summary:

Responsible for driving improvements in manufacturing operations through data-driven process analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing process efficiency, reducing operational costs, improving product quality, and maximizing throughput. The Process Engineer works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to standardize manufacturing processes and implement Lean and Six Sigma best practices.




Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•Identify and mitigate safety hazards in the manufacturing environment through proactive risk assessments and workplace audits.
•Lead and support continuous improvement projects across machining, fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes.
•Optimize manufacturing process flow, cycle times, and material handling to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and reduce downtime.
•Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools (e.g., value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, SMED) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, SPC, RCA) to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
•Develop standardized work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools to improve operational consistency.
•Conduct time studies, process capability analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations to support capital investment and ROI decisions.
•Engage with plant operators, technicians, and supervisors to gather process feedback and ensure frontline input is integrated into process improvements.
•Track and report key process metrics including scrap rate, yield, production throughput, takt time, and labor utilization.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the introduction of new equipment, process validation, and manufacturing scalability efforts.




Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
•Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing or industrial process engineering role.
•Proven background in implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma projects.
•Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
•Proficiency in manufacturing analytics, process simulation, and ERP/MES systems is a plus.

 

 
 


Number of Direct Reports:   None                                      

Job Titles of Direct Reports:  None


 

QualificationsCertificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  Must possess a valid driver’s license for business travel.

 

 

 

Skills and Abilities:

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Other Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be computer literate and able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, established Company programs and employee must have knowledge of Internet software; Microsoft PowerPoint; Excel and Microsoft Word software, etc.


 

Work Environment:

 

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