Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement Engineer

Castalloy Group; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Castalloy Group is seeking an Industrial/Process Engineer in Wisconsin to optimize manufacturing efficiency. The role focuses on labor standards, time studies, and workflow optimization across production, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include designing efficient processes, documenting SOPs, and supporting capital projects and new product introductions at Castalloy’s facilities. Strong Lean/Six Sigma experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement to manufacturing processes.
• Ability to conduct time studies and work sampling to develop labor standards.
• Experience with process documentation and SOP development.
• Strong collaboration with production, quality, supply chain and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement efficient manufacturing and operational processes.
• Streamline quoting responsibilities for new product launches and bidding for new business.
• Analyze production data to identify areas for cost reduction, waste elimination, and performance improvement.
• Develop process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analysis, and capacity planning to balance workloads and maximize resource utilization.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, supply chain, and maintenance to solve problems and implement improvements.
• Design and manage layout changes, equipment placements, and ergonomically sound workstations.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of process improvements and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support capital projects, new product introductions, and technology upgrades.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and ROI analyses for management review.

Skills

Time studies

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Workflow analysis

Capacity planning

Ergonomics

Data analysis

Job description

Castalloy Group is seeking an Industrial/Process Engineer in Wisconsin to optimize manufacturing efficiency. The role focuses on labor standards, time studies, and workflow optimization across production, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include designing efficient processes, documenting SOPs, and supporting capital projects and new product introductions at Castalloy’s facilities. Strong Lean/Six Sigma experience is essential.