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Process Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group
East Peoria, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026

Project Execution

  • Lead and execute engineering projects from concept through commissioning and handover
  • Develop project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
  • Coordinate with operations, quality, maintenance, and suppliers to ensure successful delivery
  • Support capital project installation, modification, and startup activities

Metallurgical Engineering

  • Apply metallurgical principles related to steel, cast iron, alloys, heat treatment, and forming processes
  • Support material selection, process qualification, and metallurgical validation
  • Perform or coordinate metallurgical analysis (microstructure, hardness, mechanical testing, failure analysis)
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for material or process issues

Mechanical Engineering

  • Support mechanical system design including piping, fluid systems, quench systems, fixtures, and equipment layouts
  • Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and calculations
  • Interface with controls, electrical, and automation teams for integrated solutions
  • Evaluate equipment capability, reliability, and safety

Manufacturing & Operations Support

  • Provide technical support during production trials, troubleshooting, and ramp‑up
  • Ensure designs and processes meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
  • Develop and review technical documentation, standards, and work instructions

Communication & Leadership

  • Act as the technical point of contact for assigned projects
  • Communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams and leadership
  • Manage external suppliers, contractors, and engineering service providers

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering and/orr related engineering discipline
  • Experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or industrial equipment environments
  • Working knowledge of metallurgical processes and mechanical systems
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with heat treat, steel, forging, casting, or surface treatment processes
  • Experience supporting capital equipment projects or plant installations
  • Familiarity with mechanical design tools (AutoCAD, Creo, or similar)
  • Experience working in cross‑functional, operations‑focused environments
  • Understanding of quality systems, validation, and continuous improvement

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, cost, risk)
  • Metallurgical analysis and materials behavior
  • Mechanical systems design and evaluation
  • Manufacturing process understanding
  • Supplier and contractor coordination
  • Clear technical communication and documentation

Typical Work Environment

  • Manufacturing facilities, labs, and industrial environments
  • Combination of office‑based engineering work and shop‑floor support
  • Occasional travel to suppliers or manufacturing sites

• 5-7 years experience required.

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