Junior Process Engineer - Lean Manufacturing

Ingevity; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingevity is seeking an entry-level Process Engineer in Covington, VA to collaborate with production teams on efficiency, reliability, and quality improvements. The role emphasizes lean and six-sigma methodologies and involves working with area engineers to optimize processes on the plant floor.

The ideal candidate is early in their career, with a bachelor’s or master’s in engineering and 0–2 years of related experience, ready to contribute to safety, performance, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering with anticipated graduation by August 2025.
• 0–2 years of experience in production or engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Co-op or internship experience in related areas is a plus.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a team.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green Belt or equivalent) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support plant safety program by including safety activities in all aspects of the job.
• Lead teams on the plant floor to drive improvement.
• Work with area engineers to improve systems using six sigma, lean manufacturing, kaizen, or operational excellence.
• Drive the process toward sustained profitability while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
• Prepare reports with improvement recommendations by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Maintain documentation (e.g., work instructions) and records for changes or improvements, such as management of change and pre-production process.
• Analyze failure, success, and ensure that sustainable and effective corrective and preventative action is taken to respond to plant concerns and customer complaints.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Operational excellence

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ingevity is seeking an entry-level Process Engineer in Covington, VA to collaborate with production teams on efficiency, reliability, and quality improvements. The role emphasizes lean and six-sigma methodologies and involves working with area engineers to optimize processes on the plant floor.

The ideal candidate is early in their career, with a bachelor’s or master’s in engineering and 0–2 years of related experience, ready to contribute to safety, performance, and continuous improvement