Process Improvement Engineering

Job Title: Process Improvement Engineer

This role focuses on enhancing engineering processes by applying artificial intelligence, automation, and data-driven solutions. The Process Improvement Engineer identifies opportunities within product development and related engineering functions, designs and implements AI-enabled tools, and drives adoption of these solutions to improve efficiency, data quality, and speed to market across engineering teams.

Identify and implement AI-driven improvements across engineering workflows, with a focus on product development and related processes.

Develop automation tools and data-driven solutions using Python and related technologies to streamline engineering activities.

Support product development, testing, validation, reliability, and sustaining engineering activities by creating and enhancing AI-enabled tools and processes.

Improve engineering data quality, structure, and accessibility to support analytics and AI applications across multiple functions.

Partner with cross-functional teams to understand their needs, drive process improvements, and promote adoption of AI and automation solutions.

Evaluate emerging AI tools, platforms, and technologies, and recommend solutions that deliver measurable business value.

Integrate AI tools with existing company data and systems, such as test results, specifications, and design documents, to ensure practical and scalable usage.

Validate and monitor AI outputs to ensure accuracy, reliability, and trustworthiness for engineering decision-making.

Use data analysis and engineering problem-solving techniques to identify bottlenecks and propose continuous process improvements.

Communicate technical concepts, solution designs, and process changes clearly to engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience in product development, manufacturing, reliability, or process engineering.

Proficiency with Python or a similar programming language for automation and data-driven solutions.

Hands-on experience with automation, data analysis, and engineering problem solving.

Ability to apply AI tools or automation to improve processes or procedures in an engineering-focused role.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering functions.

Experience with Generative AI, ChatGPT, Copilot, large language models (LLMs), or AI-enabled workflows, OR experience with Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, analytics tools, or engineering systems.

Familiarity with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies in an engineering context.

Experience in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or process engineering.

Experience in electrical design or mechanical design within a product development environment.

Exposure to digital transformation initiatives or Industry 4.0 technologies.

Experience with reliability engineering or manufacturing technologies.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office for documentation, reporting, and presentations.

Experience working with test data, data sets, and engineering data management.

Demonstrated ability to connect AI tools to company data or systems, such as test results, specifications, or design documentation.

Experience validating AI outputs to ensure accuracy and trustworthiness for engineering decisions.

Interest in a contract-to-hire opportunity, with openness to long-term conversion or completing the assignment as a contract role.

This is an on-site role based in Champaign, Illinois. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The position is structured as a contract-to-hire opportunity over approximately nine months, with the goal of conversion to a longer-term role while also accommodating individuals who prefer to remain on a contract basis. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams in a collaborative environment that emphasizes digital transformation, AI adoption, and continuous process improvement.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Champaign, IL.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Champaign, IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 22, 2026.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without

regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,

sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected

by law.

adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,

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