Process Engineer

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

PROCESS ENGINEER
IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Location Kankakee, IL

Job Details
Job Summary:
The Process Engineer is responsible for:
Defining and resolving process problems through individual and team-based continuous
improvement activities and structured problem-solving methods.

Developing standard work and ensuring operators and supervisors are engaged and trained
in running plant processes consistently.

Commissioning new production equipment and processes, monitoring modifications,
upgrades, and troubleshooting existing processes.

Working closely with the plant engineer to monitor and improve the efficiency, output and
safety of the plant;

Making observations and taking measurements directly, as well as collecting and
interpreting data from the other technical and operating staff involved in order to develop
and implement process improvement.

Provides technical leadership for environmental monitoring and ongoing performance of
plant environmental controls and processes;

Working closely with the operators and staff who oversee quality control of raw materials,
finished products, plant maintenance, product specifications and production schedules;

Identifying root causes and recommending the appropriate corrective actions proactively.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
Minimum of 5 years hands-on work experience in a manufacturing environment with a
proven track record of measurable results

Experience in roofing and/or building materials manufacturing is a plus
Strong understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total Productive
Maintenance (TPM) and its practical implementation

Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) is preferred
(ControlLogix/ RS logic)

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Basic detail and conceptual design skills
Experience with project management and implementation from the initial planning stages to
completion
Lean six sigma skills and experience preferred
Advanced analytical skills, and creativity in solving problems/trouble shooting
Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple short and long-term projects
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal and presentation), with the
ability to effectively work with others in a team environment

Demonstrated initiative and the ability to handle complex assignments with a proactive
attitude

Strong Attention to detail and accuracy

Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Accommodations:
IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are
pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed,
color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.
IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes internal applications from employees with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for internal applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection
process.
 

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.