Senior Process Improvement Specialist EDN IPB

Job-ID: 7997Category: Manufacturing ShopLocation: Northlake, IL, United StatesSchedule: Full time, 1st ShiftPosted: 2026-10-30Closes: 2026-11-02Minimum Salary: 27.29Maximum Salary: 33.5As a Senior Process Improvement Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting fab or assembly activities that include the following: • Productivity, quality, and execution of fabrication or assembly processes. • Improvement initiatives assigned to fabrication or assembly operation processes. • Initiatives as assigned by Manufacturing Engineering. Daily responsibilities: • Product Consulting – Identify issues with processes and fixtures, perform root cause analysis, propose solutions and sustainment plan(s) and advise ME and leadership of findings and recommended solutions. • Support leadership and ME with the production of fabricated steel parts. (fabrication only) • Support the fabrication or assembly kitting processes. • Support operations effort with research and development of procedures, fixtures, tooling, equipment strategies, and developmental training of employees. • Administrative programming. • Support Part flow through applicable fabrication or assembly processes. • Assist with equipment and/or systems troubleshooting. • Order Parts and perform spot-buys through the ERP (EBS & MES). • Update or compose JHA’s. • Update or compose operating procedures for applicable fabrication or assembly processes. • Setup training courses in the Powell Training Data Base. • Update or compose training documents for applicable fabrication or assembly processes. • Support the shop employees, shop leadership, and applicable ME with the continuous improvement process of tooling, fixture design, build, process, and programming. • Support the shop employees, shop leadership, and applicable ME with programs, processes, and maintenance. • Support the applicable ME with the creation and maintenance of DMR’s and drawing changes. • Monitor any applicable maintenance with outside suppliers. • Lead projects in support of fabrication or assembly. • Evaluate tool crib and tool management processes. (assembly only) • Issue employee stamps.Job RequirementsYou must be an organized, self-starter with above average problem solving ability. Also, you must be able to work alone and unsupervised while under intense pressure from Production customers. Most importantly, you must be able to work as part of a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined team while achieving your highest potential performance. To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements: • 2-4 years experience in a manufacturing environment. • Weld credentials (fabrication only) • Knowledge of practical or documented understanding of weld equipment. • Demonstrate the ability to program and troubleshoot automated and robotic equipment. • Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings. • Knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality system. • Experience with PCs and Windows software. • Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal. • Will be required to perform other duties as required, directed or assigned. • High School Diploma or GED Desired: • CNC Programming for the following machines: Amada Turrets, Laser cutting machines, Cincinnati Press Brakes, EVO, KOIKE, EHRT, Franklin, Bradbury Rollformer, Pivatic (fabrication only) • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree