Lean Process Engineer for Manufacturing Excellence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Vision, Dental

401K

PTO

Job summary

SolvChem, Inc. seeks a motivated Process Engineer to design, optimize, standardize, and continuously improve manufacturing assembly processes.

The role analyzes production data, applies Lean and Six Sigma principles, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve equipment, automation, workflows, and line effectiveness. The ideal candidate will lead improvement initiatives, develop standardized processes, and support safe, cost-efficient production while ensuring regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field is required.
• 5–10 years of experience as a process engineer in high-volume assembly/manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred; experience with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience with ERP, MES, or related manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing assembly line workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and reduce cycle times.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to minimize waste (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping).
• Conduct time and motion studies to establish standard work and line balancing.
• Design, evaluate, and implement assembly tooling, fixtures, and automated equipment.
• Collaborate with automation engineers to integrate robotics, sensors, and PLC systems.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
• Identify root causes using FMEA and 6M problem-solving.
• Collect and analyze production data to support RCA and improvements.
• Create and track KPIs (OEE, scrap) to measure efficiency.
• Train operators on new processes, tooling, and safety protocols.
• Work with QA to ensure regulatory compliance and SOPs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Minitab

ERP/MES systems

Automation/Robotics tools

PLC controls

Job description

SolvChem, Inc. seeks a motivated Process Engineer to design, optimize, standardize, and continuously improve manufacturing assembly processes.

The role analyzes production data, applies Lean and Six Sigma principles, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve equipment, automation, workflows, and line effectiveness. The ideal candidate will lead improvement initiatives, develop standardized processes, and support safe, cost-efficient production while ensuring regulatory compliance