Industrial Project Engineer
Lean Manufacturing | Capacity Planning | Process Optimization
Full-Time | On-Site | 8–10 Years Experience
Diversified Services Network, Inc. (DSN) is seeking a full-time Industrial Project Engineer to join our team in Pontiac, IL! We offer full benefits, PTO, 401k, and more! If you’re a seasoned industrial engineer with a passion for lean transformation and operational excellence within an extremely reputable, stable Fortune 500 company — let’s talk!
Position Overview
We are seeking an Industrial Project Engineer to serve as a technical and operational leader within a large-scale manufacturing facility in Pontiac, IL. This is an individual contributor role — without direct reports — that demands strong informal leadership, cross-functional coordination, and full ownership of key operational outcomes. You will focus on end-to-end process flow, throughput optimization, workforce alignment, and Lean transformation, working alongside a team of four other Industrial Engineers and collaborating daily with Production, Finance, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams.
Key Contributions & Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and optimize end-to-end material and process flows across the manufacturing value stream.
Drive throughput improvements by reducing WIP, minimizing lead time, and eliminating bottlenecks.
Lead value stream mapping initiatives and implement future-state flow improvements.
Monitor and improve key performance metrics including throughput, on-time delivery, lead time, and capacity utilization.
Lead digital transformation initiatives including production KPI digitization and integration of autonomous robotics.
Develop and optimize staffing models, labor utilization, and workforce planning aligned to production demand.
Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, DMAIC) to systematically eliminate waste.
Partner with production, supply chain, quality, and maintenance teams to align materials, staffing, and execution with operational priorities.
Team Structure & Work Environment
You will work alongside a team of four other Industrial Engineers, with daily cross-functional collaboration across Production, Finance, Manufacturing, and Maintenance.
Work environment is a production facility with multiple manufacturing machines. This is a fully on-site role in Pontiac, IL.
Requirements
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience
8–10 years of relevant engineering experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field required. Internship experience will not be counted toward the required years of experience.
Top 3 Skills
Capacity Planning & Management — proficiency in tools and approaches for determining production demand and managing resources to meet operational targets.
Project Management — demonstrated ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects with efficient use of technical and administrative resources.
Lean Manufacturing — deep knowledge of Lean philosophy, principles, and implementation; proven ability to integrate Lean thinking into existing production and management processes.
Required Technical Skills
Power Apps experience for workflow automation.
Data analytics skills with a focus on producing actionable operational insights.
Working knowledge of AI tools.
MODAPTS certification.
CAD proficiency.
Required Soft Skills
Strong negotiation skills — ability to influence outcomes and align cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
Comfortable dealing with ambiguity — able to make sound decisions and drive progress in dynamic, evolving manufacturing environments.
Strong problem-solving ability — applies structured approaches (A3, DMAIC) to anticipate and resolve operational and process challenges.
Sound judgment and decision-making — evaluates emerging business situations and selects the best path forward to maximize organizational performance.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
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Salary expectations: 83,000-88,000 per annual