Unilever
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Hammond, IN
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~30% per draw at Level II). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$2,546 more — $91,146 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $91,146 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Job Purpose Are you passionate about solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving continuous improvement?
- If you thrive on data-driven problem solving and enjoy turning opportunities into measurable improvements, we'd love to hear from you.
- Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000.
Responsibilities
- All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of engineering, manufacturing, process, or packaging experience in a consumer products, food, personal care, chemical, or related manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives using TPM, WCM, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
- Experience leading end-to-end improvement projects focused on equipment performance, waste reduction, productivity, or quality improvement.
Nice to have
- Experience in a union manufacturing environment is a plus.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
Compensation
- The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000.
- Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
- Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits
- Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan.
- Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
- If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com.
Company info
- At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
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