Lean Process Engineer — Drive Operational Excellence

LUVE USA - Heat Transfer; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid Long-Term Disability (LΤ

Paid time off and company-observed hol

Retirement savings opportunities

Professional development and career‑op

Job summary

LU-VE GROUP is expanding its Jacksonville, Texas facility to 220,000 square feet and seeking a motivated Lean Process Engineer to drive operational excellence across our manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on Lean initiatives, time studies, bottleneck analysis, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve throughput, reduce waste, and support growth in a fast-paced on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with time studies, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work on-site in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Analyze production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct time studies, evaluate production cycle times, and improve labor utilization.
• Utilize SAP to analyze production data, monitor performance, and support process improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standardized work instructions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, downtime, rework, and manufacturing costs.
• Support production line optimization, equipment implementation, and facility expansion projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve productivity, quality, and operational performance.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) and continuous improvement results.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Time Studies

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

On-site Work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LU-VE GROUP is expanding its Jacksonville, Texas facility to 220,000 square feet and seeking a motivated Lean Process Engineer to drive operational excellence across our manufacturing operations.

The role focuses on Lean initiatives, time studies, bottleneck analysis, and collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering to improve throughput, reduce waste, and support growth in a fast-paced on-site environment.