Engineer III

Domino's; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits from

No-cost mental health support

401k matching contributions

Stock purchase discount

Company bonus

Job summary

Domino’s is seeking a Process Engineer to support capacity projects across supply chain centers, optimizing process flows, equipment layouts, and startup readiness. You will partner with operations, procurement, finance, safety, and engineering to deliver scalable, repeatable solutions.

With 3–5 years in process or project engineering, you will apply Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen methods to drive safety, quality and cost improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial, manufacturing, mechanical, construction management, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years in process/ project engineering, continuous improvement, manufacturing operations, or capital projects.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, root cause analysis, process mapping, and standard work.
• Ability to analyze performance, identify bottlenecks, and communicate improvements to cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of production equipment, processes, quality and safety standards, and project execution best practices.
• Forward thinking with impact awareness across national and international systems.
• Strong collaboration, conflict resolution, and goal-driven leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with PM tools, data analysis, or visualization.
• AutoCAD skills are preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process engineering for capacity projects: layout, process flow, equipment specs, utilities, startup support.
• Analyze current and future state processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, cost.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and standard work to solve problems and sustain gains.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Procurement, Finance, PMO, Maintenance, Safety, and Engineering.
• Support capital project planning: define process requirements, review proposals, estimate costs.
• Develop and maintain process docs, lessons learned, checklists, and training materials.
• Define and monitor KPIs: schedule, cost, readiness, throughput, quality, benefits.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks; propose corrective actions and contingency plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and lessons learned sessions.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support reviews and startup.
• Track issues, punch lists, changes, and vendor deliverables through completion.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

root cause analysis

process mapping

standard work

continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Domino’s is a purpose-inspired, performance-driven company powered by exceptional people who are committed to feeding the power of possible—one pizza at a time. Founded in 1960 as a single store in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Domino’s has grown into the largest pizza company in the world, with more than 22,300 stores across 90+ markets. Our success is built on the strength of our people, technology, and franchise system. As a leader in innovation, we continue to transform the pizza and QSR industry while creating opportunities for team members to learn, grow and thrive. If you're ready to make an impact, build a meaningful career and help shape what's next, there's a place for you at Domino's.

Job Description

This position is responsible for supporting Domino’s Supply Chain capacity projects through process engineering, production equipment integration, operational readiness, and continuous improvement. The role partners with internal stakeholders, equipment vendors, operations teams, and project leads to develop scalable process solutions that improve safety, quality, throughput, cost, and reliability across new supply chain center builds, relocations, expansions, and process optimization initiatives.

Process Engineering and Continuous Improvement

• Lead process engineering efforts for assigned capacity projects, including production equipment layout, process flow, equipment specifications, utility requirements, installation readiness, commissioning, and operational startup support.
• Analyze current and future-state supply chain center processes to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, labor efficiency, throughput, reliability, and cost performance.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, process mapping, standard work, and other continuous improvement methods to solve operational problems and sustain measurable improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Procurement, Finance, PMO, Maintenance, Safety, and Engineering teams to develop practical process solutions that can be replicated across Domino’s supply chain network.
• Support capital project planning by defining process requirements, validating equipment scope, reviewing vendor proposals, estimating project costs, and aligning technical solutions with business needs.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standards, lessons learned, startup checklists, training support materials, and project closeout information so improvements are repeatable and accessible in the future.
• Define, monitor, and communicate key project and process performance indicators, including schedule progress, cost performance, operational readiness, throughput, quality, and improvement benefits.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and constraints that may impact project delivery or operational performance, and help develop corrective actions or contingency plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem solving, lessons learned, and continuous improvement discussions with stakeholders before, during, and after project execution.
• Use project management tools and structured communication to keep stakeholders aligned on scope, schedule, risks, decisions, and improvement opportunities.

Project Execution and Site Readiness

• Coordinate with project leads, site teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure production equipment installation, process readiness, utilities, access, and startup needs are understood and integrated into the overall project plan.
• Support design reviews by evaluating process flow, equipment placement, maintainability, sanitation, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Issue project reports and readiness updates on a set cadence to appropriate levels of the organization.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure applicable internal standards, safety expectations, regulatory requirements, and quality standards are incorporated into project execution.
• Oversee assigned equipment vendors and technical contractors related to process systems, production equipment, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Review design documents, installation plans, startup schedules, and project risks to ensure timelines are met and contingency plans are in place.
• Participate in project coordination, pre-installation, commissioning, and startup meetings with vendors and key stakeholders.
• Anticipate regional, operational, or technical concerns that could affect equipment installation, startup, or long-term process performance.
• Track and document open issues, punch list items, change impacts, vendor deliverables, and corrective actions through completion of assigned project scope.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support process reviews, equipment installation, commissioning, startup, and operational stabilization.

Additional Supporting Activities (15%)

• Supply Chain Center visits
• Lead or support other functional projects as necessary.
• Develop vendor relationships (preferred contractors, vendors, etc.)
• Model future activities and associated financials
• Consult Master Franchisees on international supply chain projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, construction management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in process engineering, project engineering, continuous improvement, manufacturing operations, or capital project execution. Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, root cause analysis, process mapping, standard work, or other continuous improvement tools in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Ability to analyze process performance, identify bottlenecks, develop practical solutions, and communicate improvement opportunities to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Knowledge of production equipment, manufacturing processes, process flow, quality standards, safety requirements, and project execution best practices.
• Forward thinking with the ability to understand impacts of SCC process decisions across a national and international system.
• Ability to manage conflict, resolve urgent issues, gain consensus, and drive teams toward common goals.
• Microsoft Office skills required; experience with project management, process mapping, data analysis, or visualization tools preferred.
• AutoCAD skills are preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and business case support.

Additional Information

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions
• 15% off the purchase price of stock
• Company bonus

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