Process Manufacturing Engineer — Continuous Improvement Leader

Alstom; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Bellevue is seeking a passionate Process Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Bellevue, WA. This role focuses on driving operational excellence by optimizing production processes and supporting world-class rail solutions.

You will lead Lean initiatives, reduce non-value-added activities, and collaborate across teams to deliver measurable efficiency gains while embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma for process optimization.
• Strong understanding of industrial engineering principles and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Ability to facilitate Kaizen events and implement 5S and value stream mapping techniques.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes and sustainable change.

Responsibilities

• Lead process optimization initiatives to enhance scalability and reduce non-value-added activities using Lean methodologies.
• Drive efficiency improvements and reduce methods turnaround times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement actions aligned with production and quality goals.
• Ensure reliability of manufacturing processes through root cause analysis and corrective action deployment.
• Promote knowledge sharing and coaching across teams to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen events

5S

Value stream mapping

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Alstom in Bellevue is seeking a passionate Process Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Bellevue, WA. This role focuses on driving operational excellence by optimizing production processes and supporting world-class rail solutions.

You will lead Lean initiatives, reduce non-value-added activities, and collaborate across teams to deliver measurable efficiency gains while embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.