Manufacturing Process Engineer

Altorfer Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop and maintain process documentation and optimize assembly operations. This full-time role involves analyzing processes, leading improvement projects, and providing training to production teams. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Industrial Technology preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or continuous improvement roles.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and standard work.

Responsibilities

• Develop standard work and process documentation.
• Analyze and improve assembly processes.
• Conduct process audits to verify adherence to standards.

Skills

Manufacturing

Process development

Lean concepts

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

CAD tools

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer at Altorfer Cat

Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain standard work, process instructions, and workflow documentation for Data Center and Refurb packaging assembly operations.
• Partner with Production to analyze current assembly processes, identify bottlenecks or variation, and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Establish and maintain process control plans, PFMEAs, and other process engineering artifacts to support stable, repeatable assembly processes.
• Monitor and analyze process performance metrics such as takt time, cycle time, rework, throughput to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects related to assembly process optimization, waste reduction, and operational consistency.
• Conduct process audits to verify adherence to standard work and identify gaps or training needs.
• Implement error-proofing strategies and assist in developing fixtures, tools, or process aids that improve assembly consistency and reduce rework.
• Provide training and support to Production teams on new or revised processes, documentation, and improvement initiatives.
• Support ISO 9001 process documentation requirements, internal audits, and continuous improvement activities.
• Lead improvement initiatives and support multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, assembly process development, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement roles.
• Familiarity with process engineering tools such as PFMEA, control plans, time studies, and standard work.
• Working knowledge of Lean concepts, Kaizen, 5S, and structured problem‑solving methods.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to measure, interpret, and improve process performance.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Excel, Power BI, or CAD tools is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Payrate: $55,000 - $80,000 annually.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Paid Time Off – prorated 80 hours of PTO + 1 Floating Holiday
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits – Supplemental Insurance, Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

This position works primarily in an office environment with routine visits to production, packaging, and refurbish operations. The role may involve sitting for extended periods, using a computer or phone, and occasional travel between Altorfer locations. The individual must be able to walk, bend, or lift up to 20 lbs as necessary and must wear appropriate PPE when working in operational areas.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family‑owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is critical to our success. With over 35 locations and 1,300 employees with long tenure, we offer a collaborative, family‑valued culture and a great reputation in the industry. We provide competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work with a remarkable team of people.