Lean Operations & Process Improvement Engineer

Emerson; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking an experienced Operations Process Engineer based in Pearland, TX, to drive lean initiatives, capacity expansion, and plant layout improvements. You will lead continuous improvement efforts, develop standard work, and support labor planning to create safer, more efficient operations.

The role requires five years in manufacturing or engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and collaboration across teams. Travel to other Emerson factories may be required.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of related manufacturing, operations, or engineering experience.
• Experience leading continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and implement process improvements.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Work independently as a liaison between Administration, Inside Sales, Production, and Shipping departments.
• Create and update spreadsheets/reports using company business systems.
• Recommend process design changes to increase quality and reduce problems and costs across the value chain.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to solve problems and improve cross-functional collaboration.
• Support capacity model and lean initiatives from Quote to Cash.
• Participate in the presentation of test results and design reviews.
• May lead six-sigma improvement teams.
• Interact with teammates in numerous global locations.
• May be required to travel to other Emerson factories in the United States, UAE and Sweden.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Emerson is seeking an experienced Operations Process Engineer based in Pearland, TX, to drive lean initiatives, capacity expansion, and plant layout improvements. You will lead continuous improvement efforts, develop standard work, and support labor planning to create safer, more efficient operations.

The role requires five years in manufacturing or engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and collaboration across teams. Travel to other Emerson factories may be required.