Senior Engineer - Process Engineering

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Senior Engineer - Process Engineering in Chicago, IL. The work will be onsite. This is a full-time, permanent position. Total compensation is up to $185,000 per year, including base salary, annual bonus, and annual stock contribution.

This position offers eligibility for an annual performance-based bonus, and participation in a 401(k) and employee stock ownership program (KSOP). The KSOP includes both traditional and Roth 401(k) options, with total annual employer contributions exceeding 11% of eligible earnings—comprised of a 3% core contribution, up to a 3.5% match, and additional periodic variable contributions.

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer - Process Engineering to support a wide range of engineering and facility optimization efforts. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping improvements across manufacturing systems and infrastructure. You ll partner closely with production, maintenance, quality, and facility teams to assess performance, recommend upgrades, and manage project implementations.

• Standard hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location:
  
  Onsite in Chicago, IL

• Lead engineering activities on manufacturing systems, such as surface finishing lines (phosphate/paint), electroplating, vacuum processes, wastewater treatment, material transport automation, and more.
• Spearhead new system designs and enhancements within production environments, typically at the company’s primary manufacturing site.
• Participate in field surveys, feasibility evaluations, functional specifications, layout design, equipment selection, pilot tests, and drafting of operational procedures.
• Take charge of detailed cost estimation, scheduling, procurement planning, design documentation, and coordination of construction and installation activities.
• Oversee full lifecycle execution of capital improvement projects—design through commissioning—and set up long-term maintenance protocols in collaboration with facility staff.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and execute process validations, root cause analyses, and process control refinement.

• A minimum of 10 years in engineering roles related to operations, quality, maintenance, process development, or manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or similar technical discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership in independently managing engineering assignments in collaborative environments.
• Prior experience with large-scale capital projects exceeding $1 million.
• Strong command of technical documentation: calculations, P&IDs, specifications, functional logic, layouts, and automation systems.
• Proficiency with process automation, materials handling systems, and integration of mechanical and control components.
• Skilled in commissioning new production systems and conducting troubleshooting during startup phases.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System principles.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methods such as DMAIC, RCA, 5-Why, A3, and 8D.

• Experience with data analysis platforms (e.g., Minitab, R, SPSS).
• Understanding of engineering standards and codes such as ASME, IEEE, NFPA, ASTM, UL, OSHA, and local building codes.
• Prior involvement in implementing unit operations or support systems in a production setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• General understanding of project accounting and cost tracking.

• Mostly office-based with regular time spent on the shop floor.
• Periodic standing, walking, light lifting, and pushing/pulling.
• Regular use of visual observation tools including reading instrumentation, color differentiation, and spatial layouts.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and HSA options
• Life insurance with optional add-ons
• Wellness resources and family support programs
• Paid vacation, sick leave, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with both traditional and Roth options
• Robust employee stock ownership plan, with contributions totaling over 11% of eligible earnings

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to influence real change in a forward-looking, employee-owned engineering environment. If you re driven to solve complex challenges in a high-impact setting, we’d love to hear from you.