Process Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Group Presentation

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.

Company Presentation

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world’s automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles.

Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management.

With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.

thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components. This year, 82% of employees said it’s a great place To Work – 25 points higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

Your Responsibilities Summary

The Process Engineer is a key contributor to the Process Engineering team at thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components. Specifically, the Process Engineer is responsible for working both independently and cross-functionally on challenging and demanding projects for the development, design, installation, debug, startup and optimization of highly developed automated manufacturing equipment. This position is a pivotal position with the priority of successfully evaluating existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. This team is fully engaged in the implementation of highly automated, global technology.

Area of Focus

The Process Engineer (PCE) has progressive levels – PCE I, PCE II, PCE III, and PCE Team Lead. The levels receive associated progressive expectations. These expectations are formulated to give a general understanding of the tiered positions. They are not necessarily all-encompassing. Meeting these expectations and the educational/experiential requirements to follow do NOT guarantee the position, but are needed for consideration.

PCE II

• Ability to independently execute projects with minimal instruction. Support oneself fully incl. SAP, design, procurement, etc.
• Point of counsel for PCE I.
• Full understanding and compliance with PCE process and procedures.
• Proven full execution of significant projects with compliance to PCE processes and procedures.
• Proven ability to execute projects independently on multiple manufacturing disciplines.
• Considered process expert in one or more mfg discipline. Ability to support MFE in depth.
• Proven self-motivation to step out of PCE bounds supporting MFE / OPS.

Qualifications:

The Process Engineer has progressive levels, Process Engineer I, II, and III. The levels are linked to experience, track record, and expectations of ability. Additionally, the Process Engineer Team Lead option is possible as a supervisory succession track.

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulation; write reports, business correspondence, and procedures; effectively speak in public and present information and respond to questions from all levels of personnel throughout the organization and external groups. Ability to speak German is preferred.
• Technology: Microsoft Office, PTC Creo, AutoDesk AutoCAD
• Travel: Occasional travel, up to 5% including international, required.
• Education/Experience: PCE II – PCE I including approx. 4 years tk PCE engineering experience.

Your Profile

Key Deliverables:

• Perform responsibilities of a Process Owner. Is responsible for the definition (Plan), implementation (Do), measurement of the process effectiveness and efficiency (Check) and continual improvement of the process flow (Act).
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process. Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Communicates on a regular basis within the department and company all information that impacts the business, department, or group.
• Project engineering/management of all project tasks of new projects, including creating and maintaining project logbooks, design reviews, progress control, pre/final acceptance with multiple suppliers and internal departments.
• Source, quote, evaluate, and select suppliers; install, debug, conduct, and manage pre/final acceptance protocols for new projects/products/equipment. Track and control project budgets and spending to ensure all projects are completed under the approved budget.
• Removes roadblocks in the implementation of new programs and systems in cooperation with the Manufacturing Departments.
• Work with equipment designers and manufacturing officers to develop a cost-effective and working production process.
• Defines and creates machine specifications and measuring definitions for defined or new processes.
• Request and review supplier offers. Support in negotiations with purchasing department.
• Define, plan, and organize equipment media connections, infrastructure requirements, tooling, and manpower requirements.
• Conduct process tests, gage R&R and Cgk studies, machine capability (Cp/Cpk) studies, and machine runoff tests where scrap, cycle time, downtime, failure modes, and conformance to the specifications is verified.
• Establish and maintain project schedules/timelines to meet customer milestones and supplier timing.
• Create and draw machine and process layouts and concepts.
• Provides support and guidance to departments and coordinates their support, interaction and service with the operational areas. Establish and lead/participate in regular project team meetings.
• Evaluate and improve processes in manufacturing systems.
• Maintains awareness of the evolving economic environment and makes recommendations for changes to the current processes or operations.
• Supports decision-making at all levels of the organization by providing information including reports, analysis, and financial direction in areas of process and technology improvement.
• Performs in a high performing, data driven culture that deploys lean enterprise techniques to target initiatives and drive continuous improvement in every function and aspect of the business.
• Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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.

Contact Details

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

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Your Benefits With Us

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supplier Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage
• Exclusive free medical services through our partnership with Marathon Health for employees and their dependents 3+ years of age.
• 401(K) Plan with 5% Company match!

We Value Diversity

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components Danville, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

Job Reference: US_RS_08467