Lean Manufacturing Engineer & Process Improvement Lead

Russell Tobin; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage (medical, dental,,

Job summary

PrideGlobal in Staunton, VA seeks an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to streamline production, mentor engineers, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams to optimize layouts and processes while supporting NPI and tooling design.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, work measurement, and cost reductions, with opportunities to train others and contribute to major projects. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent years of schooling and experience.
• 4 - 6+ years of related experience
• SolidWorks, AutoCAD 2D, MS Project experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline production and lead continuous improvement events.
• Mentor less experienced engineers in engineering duties and support large projects.
• Lead organizational initiatives and provide training for specific projects when needed.
• Apply work measurement to analyze samples, establish labor standards, and estimate production times and costs.
• Analyze operational data to optimize workforce utilization, facility layout, and workflow for efficient design.
• Suggest strategies to enhance worker efficiency, safety, and product quality through cost-saving initiatives and workflow optimization.
• Collaborate with ME team to create work instructions and training materials including safety and ergonomics.
• Support cross-functional product design teams to improve manufacturability and provide process flow and tooling support.
• Define equipment/tool design for new and existing processes and manage procurement projects.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing engineering

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD 2D

MS Project

Job description

PrideGlobal in Staunton, VA seeks an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to streamline production, mentor engineers, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate with quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams to optimize layouts and processes while supporting NPI and tooling design.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, work measurement, and cost reductions, with opportunities to train others and contribute to major projects. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.