Project Engineer
Paybox Corp · Carol Stream, IL · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Management
- Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans for operations improvement, capital, and quality initiatives
- Define project scope, timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and success metrics
- Track project status and proactively identify and resolve schedule, resource, or risk issues
- Communicate project progress to leadership through structured updates and steering reviews
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously across plants, ensuring alignment to company priorities
- Lean Six Sigma & Quality Improvement
- Lead and facilitate Lean Six Sigma (LSS) projects targeting defect reduction, SLA improvement, and cost elimination
- Apply DMAIC and other structured problem-solving frameworks to root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Conduct process capability analysis, measurement system analysis (MSA), and statistical process control (SPC)
- Partner with plant quality teams to develop and implement Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) and standard work
- Drive kaizen events and value stream mapping sessions across Carol Stream and other OSG facilities
- Track quality metrics and produce data-driven reporting to leadership on CII trends and quality performance
- Productivity & Cost Efficiency
- Identify and execute labor and materials cost reduction opportunities aligned to AOP and financial targets
- Analyze plant-level P&L data to pinpoint cost drivers and develop structured action plans to close gaps
- Benchmark production output, machine throughput, and staffing models to identify efficiency improvement opportunities
- Develop and track productivity KPIs including OEE, uptime/downtime, waste rates, and cost per unit metrics
- Collaborate with plant leadership to implement solutions that reduce headcount dependency without compromising output or quality
- Cross-Plant & Travel Responsibilities
- Travel frequently to OSG plant locations including but not limited to Carol Stream - IL, Carlstadt - NJ, Milwaukee - WI, Tempe - AZ, and Mount Airy - NC
- Serve as an on-site operations resource during project implementation phases at remote plants
- Build strong working relationships with plant managers, supervisors, and front-line operators across sites
- Support capital equipment evaluation and justification, including ROI analysis and implementation planning for press replacements or upgrades
- Participate in client-impacting incident (CII) reviews and drive root cause investigations and corrective action implementation
- Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), process flows, and operational playbooks
- Aid in the development of management operating system (MOS) tools including dashboards, scorecards, and reporting frameworks
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or production engineering roles
- Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification; Black Belt preferred
- Demonstrate success managing cross-functional projects from initiation to closure with measurable results
- Proficiency in data analysis tools including Excel (advanced), Power BI, or similar platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present data and recommendations clearly to senior leadership
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 40–50% of the time to OSG plant locations
- Must be based in or willing to relocate to the Carol Stream, IL area