Process Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, 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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Associate Process Engineer

  • Bedford Park, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Bedford Park, IL (22 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 17 hours ago

TITLE: Associate Process Engineer LOCATION: Argo Plant. Bedford Park, IL....

Automation & Process Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Automation & Process Engineer page is loaded Sr. Automation & Process Engineer locations Chicago, IL Houston, TX time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR......

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Senior Quality Engineer - Communications

  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago
  • Carpentersville, IL (21 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 3 days ago

Specifically, the Senior Quality Engineer will: + Participate in the review of all design, manufacturing, procurement, and test documentation to ensure quality reliability and regulatory requirements...

Process Control Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Entity: Production & Operations Job Family Group: Engineering Group Job Description: Located at bp's Whiting Refinery in Whiting, Indiana, the Process Control Engineer is an expert in Process...

Mechanical Process Engineer

  • Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 6 days ago

We work together with the world's innovators to design and manufacture electronic solutions that solve complex technical challenges....

Supplier Quality Engineer

  • Mount Prospect, IL (1 mile from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (1 mile from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Have you ever used the self-checkout in a Vending Machine? Played the slots at a Casino? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you've answered with a...

APU Process Engineer - Automation

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 9 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...

Quality Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Statistical Analysis: Qualifications: · Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, or a related field....

Process Engineer

  • Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Process Engineer Location(s) Naperville, Illinois Company Molex Career Field Engineering Job Number 170424 Process Engineer You may not see our name on the shelves, but our electronic solutions are...

Process Engineer

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 16 days ago

Reporting to the Process Engineer Manager role involves; the Process Engineer is responsible for process-engineering capabilities focused on cost, quality and delivery improvements in order to hold...

Pilot Plant Process Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Overview We are seeking a Pilot Plant Process Engineer to join our Research & Analytical Services Department (R&ASD)....

Senior Quality Engineer III

  • Lincolnshire, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lincolnshire, IL (9 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design....

Project Engineer

  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (15 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

This position requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field 3+ years of work...

Process Engineer

  • Franklin Park, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (8 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Overview Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain...

Process Engineer

  • Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 24 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (23 miles from Des Plaines, IL)
  • 24 days ago

(e.g., electrical drafters, procurement, manufacturing, mechanical engineering teams, quotation team, manufacturing, & application engineering)....

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Salary for Process Engineer Jobs in Des Plaines, IL

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Process Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Process Engineers in Des Plaines, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
51.1%
Master's Degree
34.6%
Associate's Degree
4.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.4%
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 Des Plaines, 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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