Lean NPI & Process Engineer - Build Efficient Modular Homes

Aro Homes; Mountain View (WY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Equity in the company

Job summary

Aro Homes is seeking a Lean Product Launch/Process Engineer to lead NPI initiatives and drive lean process development across design, manufacturing, and field teams. This role emphasizes optimizing production, reducing waste, and ensuring quality through prototyping, testing, and iterative analysis.

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality assurance, procurement, and field teams to deliver seamless product launches and sustainable improvements in a fast-growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in NPI, process engineering, or lean manufacturing in production.
• Proven expertise in applying lean methodologies, Six Sigma, and Agile principles to improve operations.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with CAD systems, manufacturing software, and process mapping tools.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and train staff effectively.
• Experience with Jira or Agile project management is a plus.
• Experience in off-site construction or modular building a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development and selection of new advancements to current product and future products.
• Lead the integration of new products into manufacturing processes, ensuring design, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Perform prototyping, iterative testing, and feedback analysis to refine products and processes.
• Facilitate product changes and transitions across manufacturing and field operations, maintaining a seamless workflow.
• Assist in analyzing current manufacturing workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Help streamline operations and reduce waste using lean principles.
• Optimize material flow and inventory management to achieve cost savings and enhance productivity.
• Lead Kaizen events and other continuous improvement projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve production challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Train manufacturing and field staff on new processes and lean methodologies to ensure compliance and adaptability.
• Help establish and monitor KPIs for safety, quality, labor efficiency, production speed, and material utilization.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for product launches, process changes, and improvement projects.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
• Benchmark, evaluate and recommend advanced technologies to enhance manufacturing capabilities and automation.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies across all processes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

NPI

Process engineering

Six Sigma

Agile

CAD systems

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing software

Process mapping tools

Jira

Job description

Aro Homes is seeking a Lean Product Launch/Process Engineer to lead NPI initiatives and drive lean process development across design, manufacturing, and field teams. This role emphasizes optimizing production, reducing waste, and ensuring quality through prototyping, testing, and iterative analysis.

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, quality assurance, procurement, and field teams to deliver seamless product launches and sustainable improvements in a fast-growing startup environment.