Lean Process Engineer – Manufacturing Excellence (Łódź)

Emerson Japan, Ltd.; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson seeks a Process Engineer to be based on-site at the Łódź factory. You will optimize and continuously improve manufacturing processes to boost quality, productivity, and cost efficiency, applying Lean principles across production teams and supporting new product launches.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality and other departments, driving operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement. Strong analytical skills and hands-on project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lodz University of Technology.
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar Process Engineer role in an international manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and create technical/manufacturing documentation.
• Practical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• English (technical) proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Project management experience of at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Optimize and continuously improve manufacturing processes focusing on quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and Lean principles.
• Analyze and resolve production issues by implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Support and develop production employees with process knowledge and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate and supervise assigned production areas ensuring repeatability, quality, and resource availability.
• Lead and support new product introductions and process launches meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Create, update, and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
• Provide technical and process support to Production, Quality, and other departments.
• Collaborate with Quality to address customer complaints, audits, and improvements.
• Monitor process performance via KPIs, OEE, and other metrics to identify improvements.
• Participate in New Product Development projects including process design, validation, and readiness.
• Represent Process Engineering during audits and customer visits.
• Support implementation of new machinery and production technologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

English (technical)

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Technical reading

Under pressure

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Emerson seeks a Process Engineer to be based on-site at the Łódź factory. You will optimize and continuously improve manufacturing processes to boost quality, productivity, and cost efficiency, applying Lean principles across production teams and supporting new product launches.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality and other departments, driving operational excellence and a culture of continuous improvement. Strong analytical skills and hands-on project management are essential.