Lean Lab Process Improvement Specialist

Victaulic Company; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic in Easton, PA is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist to join the Corporate Engineering Laboratory. You will drive Lean initiatives across the lab, standardize work instructions, improve data capture, and remove bottlenecks that affect on-time delivery to customers.

You will build schedules and metrics with the Lab Manager and Leads, mentor staff in Lean methods, and contribute to annual R&D goals. Hands-on testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams are required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in Engineering preferred.
• 5 years of industrial, lab, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Establish best practices by documenting Engineering Lab Work Instructions (ELWIs), reducing bottlenecks and improving efficiency and quality in the lab
• Maintain lab operations and procedures manuals, including the master training database, preventative maintenance database, and FEM/VPDS records
• Champion continuous improvement development projects in the lab in accordance with Lean & Safety initiatives
• Serve as skill coach and subject matter expert across Lean disciplines, including Awareness, Baseline (process/value stream mapping), Standard Workflow (SWF), Set-Up Reduction (SUR), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Mistake Proofing/Problem Solving (including QCPC), Method Sheets, and Kanban/Pull
• Partner with the Lab Manager and Technical Leads to schedule lean events and establish metrics supporting OTD, efficiency, and quality
• Conduct periodic 5S audits and complete monthly FEM reporting (FEM progress reports, QIP worksheets) and report-outs
• Coordinate and prepare for the annual UL DAP audit
• Perform hands-on lab and testing tasks as needed, including inspection of samples and components, hydrostatic/flex/bending/temperature testing, and UL & FM product testing
• Log and estimate hours using Liquid Planner (LP) as a primary communication and tracking tool

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Public speaking / demonstrations

Record keeping / data logging

Communication (verbal & written)

Travel willingness

Lab/testing experience

Leadership

Six Sigma

Lean Green Belt

Kanban / pull

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Job description

Victaulic in Easton, PA is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist to join the Corporate Engineering Laboratory. You will drive Lean initiatives across the lab, standardize work instructions, improve data capture, and remove bottlenecks that affect on-time delivery to customers.

You will build schedules and metrics with the Lab Manager and Leads, mentor staff in Lean methods, and contribute to annual R&D goals. Hands-on testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams are required.