Process Engineer

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc is a global leader in coating, dyeing and finishing of woven, non-woven and knit fabrics. Based in Yorkville, Illinois, U.S.A., the company has a 140-year tradition of innovation and in 2015 invested in a new state-of-the-art, wide width coating and finishing line, and a new facility, that dramatically expand their ability to serve customers. Products include digitally-printable textiles, specialty home products, tape-backing products and technical textiles for a wide variety of industries. Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc., is a Meridian Industries, Inc. company and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. Aurora is also an industry leader with regard to sustainable manufacturing practices and a recipient of multiple Valley Industrial Association's (VIA) awards including Operational Excellence, Social Responsibility, Innovation, Culture, Safety, and Workforce Development.

Currently, Aurora seeks to hire a full-time Process Engineer

Reports To: Vice President R&D

Position Summary :


Are you an Engineer with a passion for manufacturing who enjoys searching for ways to enhance and optimize manufacturing operations? Our growing business is looking for a Process Engineer to work closely with Operations in improving existing manufacturing processes, providing technical support, troubleshooting process issues, and determining innovative manufacturing solutions. This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide technical support for manufacturing operations, troubleshoot process issues, and determine innovative manufacturing solutions.
• Identify the root cause for customer complaints and manufacturing issues.
• Provide engineering support related to process modifications and optimization.
• Analyze production data to identify process improvement opportunities in the areas of quality, process variation, cost, performance, safety, and preventive maintenance.
• Determine production costs for new products and for changes to existing products.
• Determine solutions and recommendations for process changes that support achievement of established operating goals.
• Gather and evaluate relevant data through effective interfacing with Production, QA, R&D, Management, and Maintenance personnel to prioritize necessary process improvements.
• Lead or participate in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement projects.
• Lead product qualifications for new equipment, new raw materials, alternate suppliers, and other design changes. Plan, coordinate, and monitor trials, document and analyze results, and implement necessary process changes.
• Implement product or process design changes.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 1-7 years related Process experience in manufacturing environment.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and time management skills are crucial.
• This is an in-person job based in Yorkville, IL. Occasional hybrid remote work may be possible after sufficient training.

Aurora offers a host of benefits including competitive compensation along with medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending plan, and 401k plan. Salary range ($70,000 - $90,000) for this position will vary with experience.


Aurora is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our search includes all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a veteran, or any other category as protected by law. Aurora does not use artificial intelligence in any way that discriminates against applicants based on protected characteristics and complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. All final hiring decisions will be made by a human. Applicants may contact Human Resources with any questions regarding our use of artificial intelligence (if any) in the hiring process. This notice is provided in compliance with Illinois law.

This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.