Lean Process Engineer — Onsite in Richmond, VA

Avanciers Inc.; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Avanciers Incorporated is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to analyze, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and production operations at our Richmond, VA site. The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and efficient production line design for both manual and automated setups.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in process engineering, familiarity with PFEP, Kanban, 5S, and strong documentation skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (4-year degree required).
• 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, PFEP, Kanban, and 5S.
• Experience designing and optimizing manual, semi-automated, and automated production lines.
• Understanding of labor routing, production workflows, and material flow.
• Experience preparing work instructions, SOPs, and other technical process documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Design and define production processes, working sequences, and manufacturing workflows to meet production targets.
• Develop and optimize production line layouts, including manual, semi-automated, and fully automated processes.
• Identify process improvement opportunities using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kanban, and PFEP methodologies.
• Analyze cycle times, labor routing, equipment performance, and material flow to improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs and process documentation.
• Lead process improvement projects to achieve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Support production teams during process and equipment implementation, startup, testing, and training.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Conocimientos

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kanban

PFEP

5S

Labor routing

Production workflows

SOP writing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

FlexSim

SAP

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Avanciers Incorporated is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to analyze, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes and production operations at our Richmond, VA site. The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, and efficient production line design for both manual and automated setups.

The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in process engineering, familiarity with PFEP, Kanban, 5S, and strong documentation skills.