Business Process Improvement Engineer

Hearth & Home Technologies; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability Benefits

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Hearth & Home Technologies is seeking a Business Process Improvement Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Delaware/Wilmington. You will act as a change agent, leading lean initiatives, solving complex problems, and guiding cross-functional teams to reduce waste, improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, proven experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing, strong analytical and project leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering, operations, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience leading continuous improvement, operations, or manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance and operational results.
• Facilitate root cause problem solving and implement corrective actions.
• Coach leaders and teams on lean principles and CI tools.
• Deliver training that strengthens organizational capabilities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and workflows.
• Identify opportunities and drive solutions from concept through implementation.
• Lead large-scale improvement projects with measurable results.
• Support Lean Management System and 5S culture.
• Promote a safe, collaborative, and accountable work environment.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project leadership

Influence stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Job description

Position at Hearth & Home Technologies, LLC

Hearth & Home Technologies is looking for a Business Process Improvement Engineer to join our manufacturing team. As the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of hearth products, we are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing facilities.

In this role, you will serve as a change agent, partnering with operations, engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, solve complex problems, and drive sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This is an excellent opportunity for an improvement-minded professional who thrives on influencing change and helping teams achieve higher levels of performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant performance and operational results
• Facilitate root cause problem solving and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Coach and develop leaders and team members on lean principles and continuous improvement tools
• Deliver training that strengthens organizational capabilities and supports business objectives
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes, workflows, and production systems
• Identify improvement opportunities independently and drive solutions from concept through implementation
• Lead improvement events and large-scale projects that deliver measurable business results
• Support and strengthen the Lean Management System and 5S culture
• Promote a safe, collaborative, and accountable work environment

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, operations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading continuous improvement, operational excellence, engineering, or manufacturing initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project leadership skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive change across all levels of an organization
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and process transformation initiatives
• Manufacturing operations experience
• Lean certification or equivalent continuous improvement training preferred

Additional Information

• This role will support our plants and regional distribution centers on the east coast.
• Travel expected 25 - 50%.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits:

• Medical
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Disability Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Retirement Benefits

Hearth & Home Technologies benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Our company endeavors to make www.hearthnhome.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 952-985-6000 or via email at [emailprotected]. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.