Process Improvement Engineer

About the Role

As a Process Improvement Engineer, you will serve as a key technical lead responsible for optimizing production workflows and enhancing operational efficiency across our manufacturing site. You will leverage data-driven insights and Lean methodologies to drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, and throughput for our diverse production lines.

Responsibilities

• Define and standardize manufacturing processes to ensure repeatable, safe, and efficient shop-floor execution.
• Manage and validate production routings within ERP/MES systems to maintain accurate labor and capacity planning.
• Develop comprehensive work instructions and documentation to eliminate tribal knowledge and standardize operational best practices.
• Lead structured problem-solving initiatives, such as Kaizen and SMED, to reduce downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends in scrap, rework, and cycle time, implementing effective countermeasures.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to execute cost-reduction projects and provide technical justification for capital investments.
• Optimize assembly and line layouts to maximize material flow and ergonomic safety.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing or consumer goods environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and statistical process control (SPC) methods.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to translate data into actionable process improvements.
• Hands-on experience with root-cause analysis and corrective action (CAPA) processes.

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing technical projects.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and performance management cultures.