Process Engineer - Assembly

Job Description

Job Description

Title : Process Engineer (Assembly)

Location : Chicaog, IL (Ravenswood Area)

Hire Type : Long Term Contract (1+ yrs)

Compensation : $60-70 / hrly

Benefits : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Overview :

We’re seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support product development and low-volume manufacturing operations. This role focuses on designing efficient manual assembly processes, validating production methods, and improving material flow within a mini production environment.

Job Duties :

Provide Design for Assembly (DFA) feedback during product development

Develop manual low-volume assembly lines and equipment

Create work instructions and process documentation

Lead IQ / OQ / PQ process validation

Partner with vendors to design / build assembly equipment

Design layouts and workflows to improve efficiency

Manage material flow and production operations

Develop pFMEAs and risk documentation

Support packaging and pallet planning

Qualifications :

Proven Process Engineering experience

Experience with validation, manual assembly, and vendor collaboration

Strong understanding of layouts, workflows, and material management

pFMEA / risk documentation experience preferred

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.