Lean Process Engineer: Optimize High-Volume Manufacturing

Direct Wire; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Wellness days for onsite roles

Paid holidays

EAP access

Disability and life insurance options

Onsite and day-one benefits start

Job summary

Direct Wire & Cable is seeking a Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations across our Denver and Lancaster facilities. The role drives process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement in a high‑volume environment.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and CI teams to enhance workflow efficiency and equipment capability. Responsibilities include process analysis, documentation, troubleshooting, and leading improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in high‑volume, high‑variability manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Strong reading of blueprints and schematics; knowledge of automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clear, organized documentation for processes, procedures, and standard work.
• Design, test, and upgrade workflows, equipment processes, and manufacturing systems.
• Own process and SOP governance across manufacturing.
• Partner with CI leadership to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Develop and update standard operating instructions and visual management tools.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis for downtime and quality issues.
• Support start‑up, ramp‑up, and stabilization of new equipment and processes.
• Participate in trials for new product development and ensure adherence to standards.
• Contribute to company‑wide continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Lean manufacturing

Blueprints & schematics reading

Communication skills

Problem solving

MS Office & data tools

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Project management software

Statistical analysis tools

Databases

Job description

Direct Wire & Cable is seeking a Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing operations across our Denver and Lancaster facilities. The role drives process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement in a high‑volume environment.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and CI teams to enhance workflow efficiency and equipment capability. Responsibilities include process analysis, documentation, troubleshooting, and leading improvement initiatives.