Lean Process Engineer – Manufacturing Improvement

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces; Temple, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces is seeking a Process Engineer – Manufacturing Improvement to partner with operations teams on the shop floor to drive measurable improvements in quality, safety, efficiency, and cost. The role focuses on applying lean practices, standard work, and structured problem solving to reduce waste and variation.

You will work with operators, supervisors, and maintenance staff to implement robust process controls, document SOPs, and sustain improvements through data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing environment experience.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance and CI teams to drive process improvements.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for yield, cost, and downtime reductions.
• Lead structured problem-solving using RCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, and A3 thinking.
• Train operators and supervisors on standard work and visual management.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Manufacturing/Industrial Technology/Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces is seeking a Process Engineer – Manufacturing Improvement to partner with operations teams on the shop floor to drive measurable improvements in quality, safety, efficiency, and cost. The role focuses on applying lean practices, standard work, and structured problem solving to reduce waste and variation.

You will work with operators, supervisors, and maintenance staff to implement robust process controls, document SOPs, and sustain improvements through data-driven