Industrial Process Engineer - Lean, Data-Driven Improvement

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation in Virginia is seeking an Industrial Process Engineer to analyze, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for better efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role collaborates with production, maintenance, and quality teams to implement continuous improvement while meeting industry standards and regulatory requirements.

The candidate will lead kaizen events, build SOPs, perform time studies, and use data analytics to drive decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience in aluminum extrusion and drawing is a plus.
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, and related methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and process diagrams.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing processes to identify throughput and cost-improvement opportunities.
• Design and implement new process flows, layouts, and equipment configurations.
• Conduct time studies and root-cause analysis for capacity modelling.
• Develop SOPs and process-control plans with cross-functional teams.
• Lead Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects to drive continuous improvement.
• Train staff on updated processes and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and safety standards.
• Document improvements and maintain process records.

Skills

Data analytics

Problem solving

Strong communication

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation in Virginia is seeking an Industrial Process Engineer to analyze, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for better efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. This role collaborates with production, maintenance, and quality teams to implement continuous improvement while meeting industry standards and regulatory requirements.

The candidate will lead kaizen events, build SOPs, perform time studies, and use data analytics to drive decisions.