Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Distributor, converter, and manufacturer of non-woven textiles located in McHenry is looking for a Process Engineer. This is an important salary position at a growing company that really appreciates, values, recognizes and rewards employees. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience of process engineering in manufacturing, be able to persuade others to change existing practices, have strong attention to detail, and be a self-starter.

Reporting to the Operations Manager the job responsibilities include:

1) Work with the Operations Manager and Production Lead Team to increase process speed, reduce labor cost through production process improvement.

2) Current production processes include die-cutting, slitting, laminating, ultrasonic welding, sewing, and packaging.

3) Work with the Operations Manager and Production Lead Team to increase process speed, reduce labor cost by utilizing semi or fully automated production equipment, machine automation.

4) Help troubleshoot and fix production process problems, bottlenecks.

5) Work with the Operations Manager, Production Lead Team, and Accounting to develop production processes, systems to record production hours, materials used, materials produced, for use in analyzing output, job costing and production efficiency.

6) Conduct continuing research to recommend new equipment, automation, and new, improved production processes.

7) Handles other projects or tasks as assigned.

The experience, skills and education needed to be successful include:

· 5-10 years of experience in production process engineering.

· Experience Implementing automation

· Experience in non-metallic fabrication, manufacturing, nonwoven textiles is a plus.

· Familiarity with PLC programming

· Ability to persuade others to change existing practices.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Hands on and mechanically inclined.

· Self-starter, pro-active and shows initiative.

· Meet project deadlines and achieve targeted results.

· Team player.

· Effective written and verbal communication skills.

· Being bi-lingual English & Spanish is very helpful but not required.

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

We offer a salary based on experience and a complete benefits package including paid personal days, paid holidays, paid vacation, medical, dental, vision insurance options, 401K Plan with up to a 4% company match, company events and $25K of free life insurance.

At Superior Felt & Filtration, LLC, innovation and excellence are woven into everything we do. As one of the largest nonwoven felt and filtration manufacturers in North America, we specialize in providing high-quality materials and custom-engineered solutions that power industries across the globe. From medical and aerospace to automotive, HVAC, and industrial filtration, our products are trusted wherever precision, performance, and reliability matter most.
Headquartered in McHenry, Illinois, we are a proud ISO 9001:2015 and ISO13485:2015 certified company, known for our commitment to quality, speed, and service. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert team enable us to deliver custom solutions — from prototype to large-scale production — faster and more efficiently than anyone in the industry.
What truly sets Superior Felt & Filtration apart is our passion for partnership. We don’t just supply materials — we collaborate with customers to engineer success, providing technical expertise, responsive service, and innovative thinking that drive competitive advantage.
Whether it’s crafting advanced HEPA and ULPA media, precision die-cut components, or specialized nonwoven materials, Superior Felt & Filtration continues to raise the standard for performance, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Superior quality. Superior service. Superior results. That’s the Superior Felt & Filtration promise.

Company Description

At Superior Felt & Filtration, LLC, innovation and excellence are woven into everything we do. As one of the largest nonwoven felt and filtration manufacturers in North America, we specialize in providing high-quality materials and custom-engineered solutions that power industries across the globe. From medical and aerospace to automotive, HVAC, and industrial filtration, our products are trusted wherever precision, performance, and reliability matter most.\r\nHeadquartered in McHenry, Illinois, we are a proud ISO 9001:2015 and ISO13485:2015 certified company, known for our commitment to quality, speed, and service. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert team enable us to deliver custom solutions — from prototype to large-scale production — faster and more efficiently than anyone in the industry.\r\nWhat truly sets Superior Felt & Filtration apart is our passion for partnership. We don’t just supply materials — we collaborate with customers to engineer success, providing technical expertise, responsive service, and innovative thinking that drive competitive advantage.\r\nWhether it’s crafting advanced HEPA and ULPA media, precision die-cut components, or specialized nonwoven materials, Superior Felt & Filtration continues to raise the standard for performance, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.\r\nSuperior quality. Superior service. Superior results. That’s the Superior Felt & Filtration promise.