Lead Process Engineer - Lean Optimization & Quality

ZRG Careers; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZRG Careers is seeking a Process Engineer in Kernersville, NC to support production lines and drive continuous improvement. You will optimize processes, reduce cycle times, and ensure quality compliance across manufacturing operations.

The role collaborates with the manufacturing manager to manage schedules, source materials, troubleshoot issues, and coach a team of associates in a non-climate controlled plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related).
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process optimization, and quality assurance.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, CMMS/EAM tools (SAP PM, Maximo, Infor EAM).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs to optimize producibility, reduce cycle time, and cost.
• Conduct process and product audits, ensuring adherence to quality programs.
• Monitor and measure manufacturing performance metrics; introduce new techniques to improve quality and reduce waste.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance cost, delivery, and efficiency.
• Participate in product strategy, development, and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products.
• Collaborate with the manufacturing manager to manage schedules, order raw materials, troubleshoot production issues, and provide direction to operating teams.
• Share supervisory responsibilities for a team of associates, including coaching, training, attendance management, and performance oversight.
• Other duties may be assigned

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Operations coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP PM

Maximo

Infor EAM

Job description

ZRG Careers is seeking a Process Engineer in Kernersville, NC to support production lines and drive continuous improvement. You will optimize processes, reduce cycle times, and ensure quality compliance across manufacturing operations.

The role collaborates with the manufacturing manager to manage schedules, source materials, troubleshoot issues, and coach a team of associates in a non-climate controlled plant environment.