Industrial Project Engineer- Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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.