Process Engineer -OPT/STEM OPT
Full-time
Purple Hires Inc
Job Summary
We are looking for a Process Engineer 3 to support engineering projects, manufacturing operations, metallurgical processes, and mechanical systems. The engineer will work closely with operations, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to execute projects and solve manufacturing/process issues. Key Responsibilities
- Lead engineering projects from concept through implementation and handover.
- Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
- Support metallurgical analysis , material selection, heat treatment, and failure analysis.
- Support mechanical system design, equipment layouts, piping, fixtures, and fluid systems.
- Review engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations.
- Support production trials, troubleshooting, process improvement, and ramp-up activities.
- Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, operations, quality, and maintenance teams.
- Support capital equipment installation, modification, and startup.
- Prepare technical documentation, work instructions, project updates, and reports.
- Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- 5 7+ years of engineering experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field .
- Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or industrial equipment environments.
- Strong project management skills: scope, schedule, cost, and risk.
- Knowledge of metallurgical processes and materials behavior .
- Mechanical systems design and evaluation experience.
- Manufacturing process knowledge.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience coordinating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent technical communication and documentation skills.
- Experience with heat treatment, steel, forging, casting, or surface treatment .
- Experience with capital equipment projects or plant installations.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD, Creo, or similar CAD tools .
- Understanding of quality systems, validation, and continuous improvement.
- Familiarity with heat-treat equipment .
- Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Materials Engineer with 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing experience .
- Strong combination of project management + mechanical/metallurgical engineering .
- Comfortable working both in an office and on the manufacturing/shop floor.
- Able to manage multiple projects and work effectively with operations and suppliers.
- Must be comfortable working 100% onsite in East Peoria, IL .
Monday Friday | 7:30 AM 4:00 PM CST
Travel: 0 25%, primarily Peoria/East Peoria and occasional supplier locations.
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