Contract Process Engineer II: Lean Manufacturing & Improvement

ITAC; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401k & ESOP

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development

Wellness Program

Safety Incentive Program

24/7 Chaplain Care

Job summary

ITAC is seeking a Process Engineer II to support manufacturing operations by improving process performance, product flow, and overall plant efficiency on a seconded assignment with a client at the Wilmington, NC site.

You will work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, solve technical issues, and drive continuous improvement focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Industrial or Ceramic Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment or related technical experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, production processes, and standard engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with 5S, kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, flow improvement, line balancing, or work cell design.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations through process analysis, troubleshooting, and improvement activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, improve flow, increase capacity, and lower cost.
• Apply Lean tools such as 5S, kaizen, value stream mapping, visual management, and standard work.
• Assist with process documentation, operating procedures, and standard work updates.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support line balancing, workflow, layout, staffing, and work cell improvements.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and other teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in projects that improve manufacturing efficiency, safety, and productivity.
• Communicate progress, findings, and recommendations clearly.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Value stream mapping

Standard work

Flow improvement

Line balancing

Work cell design

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

MS in Chemical/Materials/Mechanical/Industrial or Ceramic Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ITAC is seeking a Process Engineer II to support manufacturing operations by improving process performance, product flow, and overall plant efficiency on a seconded assignment with a client at the Wilmington, NC site.

You will work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, solve technical issues, and drive continuous improvement focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.