# Industrial Project Engineer- Manufacturing Engineer

> Diversified Services Network, Inc. · Pontiac, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-26

**Salary:** USD 83,000–89,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**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.

## Benefits

-   401(k)

-   Dental insurance
-   Vision Insurance
-   Disability insurance
-   Employee assistance program
-   Health insurance
-   Health savings account
-   Life insurance
-   Paid time off
-   Paid Holidays

Please follow the link to our website for a list of job openings in Engineering, IT, Project Management, and more! [https://www.dsnworldwide.com](https://www.dsnworldwide.com)

Salary expectations: 83,000-88,000 per annual

## Apply

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