Lean Process Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement

Vesuvius USA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius USA is seeking a Lean / Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement at the Cleveland manufacturing site. The role deploys lean methodologies to streamline operations, reduce waste, and optimize processes aligned with strategic objectives.

The position acts as a change agent, fostering total employee involvement while driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements. Expect collaboration with engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading lean transformation initiatives.
• Ability to coach and engage across all organizational levels.
• Strong problem-solving and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deploy lean transformation projects using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Champion continuous improvement through engagement and coaching across the organization.
• Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities using lean tools and methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align improvements with business goals.
• Track KPIs related to lean initiatives and ensure accountability for results.
• Develop and deliver lean training materials to build internal capability.

Skills

A3

Kaizen

DMAIC

PDCA

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Standard Work

Visual Management

Root Cause Analysis

Tools

LEAN tools

Job description

Vesuvius USA is seeking a Lean / Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement at the Cleveland manufacturing site. The role deploys lean methodologies to streamline operations, reduce waste, and optimize processes aligned with strategic objectives.

The position acts as a change agent, fostering total employee involvement while driving safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements. Expect collaboration with engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations teams.