Lean Process Engineer: Drive Manufacturing Excellence

City of Shakopee, MN; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 203,000 - 277,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a proactive Process Engineer to optimize and continuously improve manufacturing processes. You will apply Lean principles, support production teams, and drive changes from design to implementation.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and other departments to ensure world-class quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes process documentation, new product introductions, and strong problem-solving to sustain a culture of continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years in a similar Process Engineer role in an international manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret and create technical manufacturing documentation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• English proficiency, both written and spoken (technical English).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and improve manufacturing processes focusing on quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and Lean principles.
• Analyze and resolve production issues using corrective and preventive actions.
• Support and develop production staff through knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Coordinate production areas ensuring repeatability, quality, and resource availability.
• Lead new product introductions and process launches to meet quality, cost, and delivery goals.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
• Provide technical support to Production, Quality, and other departments.
• Collaborate with Quality to address customer complaints and audits.
• Monitor process performance via KPIs and OEE; identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in New Product Development and process validation activities.
• Represent Process Engineering during audits and supplier/product reviews.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills (English)

Structured approach

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Technical documentation

Technical drawings

Job description

Emerson is seeking a proactive Process Engineer to optimize and continuously improve manufacturing processes. You will apply Lean principles, support production teams, and drive changes from design to implementation.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and other departments to ensure world-class quality, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. The role emphasizes process documentation, new product introductions, and strong problem-solving to sustain a culture of continuous improvement