Lean Process Engineer – Manufacturing & CI (Insulation)

Specialty Distribution Group LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Holiday and PTO

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

HSA with employer contribution

Length of Service Award

Job summary

QXO seeks a manufacturing/continuous improvement engineer to lead cost modeling, process optimization, and kaizen initiatives across fabrication and supplier interactions in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires experience in insulation or related industries, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in ERP systems, Arena/MPX modeling, and PowerBI. Local travel is expected, with a focus on delivering measurable efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• If operating a Company Vehicle, a valid driver’s license will be required.
• 5 years of manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in Insulation industry preferred.
• Good command of MS Office programs.
• ERP (SXE) or other reporting tools knowledge.
• Knowledgeable with ACAD, Visio, or other design applications.
• Knowledgeable with modeling software (i.e. Arena, MPX).
• Strong ERP and Oracle experience.
• Problem soling including 8D reporting.
• Minitab.
• Creating report in PowerBI.
• Education Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Fabrication cost models and keeps standards up to date with time and material studies.
• Work with the pricing team and local fabrication shops on major proposals.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Research and develop new manufacturing methods to reduce lead times, costs, and improve quality.
• Identify key site capacity constraints and provide timely solutions.
• Manage continuous improvement project pipeline to prioritize projects in relation to cost, benefit, and effort.
• Facilitate Kaizen events for rapid process improvements.
• Uses Lean Six Sigma tools and other manufacturing methodology to measure, understand, control and improve process variability and efficiency.
• Document quality assurance activities, create reports, and track KPIs for management review.
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies to optimize processes and reduce costs implement quality control methodologies, checklists, and testing procedures to ensure compliance with specifications and customer requirements.
• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance with internal and external quality standards.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects and non-conformances, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to product quality.
• Any other duty, task, or responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Minitab

PowerBI

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree

Tools

ACAD

Visio

Arena

MPX

Oracle

ERP SXE or other reporting tools

Job description

QXO seeks a manufacturing/continuous improvement engineer to lead cost modeling, process optimization, and kaizen initiatives across fabrication and supplier interactions in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires experience in insulation or related industries, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in ERP systems, Arena/MPX modeling, and PowerBI. Local travel is expected, with a focus on delivering measurable efficiency gains.