Process Control Engineer - OPTOMI : Job Details

Process Control Engineer (Decatur, IL)

Optomi, in partnership with a leader in the manufacturing industry is looking for a Process Control Engineer to join their team in Decatur, IL! This Process Control Engineer will ensure that newly introduced or improved parts meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations by managing supplier collaboration, product quality planning, and supply chain strategies in a fast-paced manufacturing environment!

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Opportunity to collaborate with team members on-site!
• A company focused on the growth of tomorrow!

Experience of the right candidate:

• Education: Bachelor's in Mechanical, Industrial, or Supply Chain Engineering.
• Experience: 1+ years in manufacturing or supply chain preferred.
• Technical: Interpreting engineering drawings, 3D modeling (Creo), Teamcenter, Six Sigma, cost analysis.
• Analytical: Data-driven decision-making, cost-benefit analysis, identifying quality patterns.
• Communication: Cross-team collaboration, writing reports, giving presentations.
• Tools: Excel, Teamcenter, possibly Creo for 3D modeling.
• Must Know: Teamcenter, APQP/PPAP processes, cost analysis, supplier quality.

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Working with partners on successful product innovation and where to derive additional value for/from customers.
• Manage APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP Processes.
• Ensure that new or modified parts meet quality, cost, and timeline targets.
• Collaborate across packaging, transportation, engineering, supply chain, etc.
• Drive Cost Reduction & Value Engineering (VAVE).
• Use cost modeling and design for manufacturability to reduce costs.
• Partner with suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Implement Product Supply Strategies.
• Align with category management to build efficient supply chains.
• Work with procurement and sourcing to select and manage suppliers.
• Supplier Quality Feedback Loop.
• Escalate defects, ensure lessons learned are applied across the supplier base.
• Support resolution and continuous improvement.