Lean Process Improvement Engineer

Torrey Holistics

Tualatin (OR)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 95,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with 5% company match

Generous PTO

Discretionary quarterly bonus up to 5%

Job summary

Precinmac in Tualatin, Oregon (on-site at Shields Manufacturing) is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Process Optimization Engineer. You will lead end-to-end CI initiatives to boost productivity, quality, cost, safety, and on-time delivery while collaborating with machinists, supervisors, and leadership.

Daily work includes Kaizen events, SMED trials, and value-stream mapping, with a focus on sustaining improvements and practical shop-floor changes.

Qualifications

3+ years in Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Improvement within manufacturing.
Hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes; CNC machining (multi-axis milling and turning) strongly preferred.
Solid command of Lean and CI methodologies and experience leading projects or Kaizen events.
Analytical problem-solver who converts data into action and measurable results.
Strong project management, organization, and follow-through.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with ERP and/or MES.

Responsibilities

End-to-end continuous improvement initiatives that lift productivity, quality, cost, safety, and delivery.
Cross-functional prioritization with machinists, supervisors, engineers, and leadership to focus on high-impact opportunities.
Data-driven analysis of efficiency, scrap, rework, downtime, and delivery performance to identify constraints and waste.
Year-over-year VCP gains through structured projects and verified savings.
Kaizen events from chartering to implementation, follow-up, and sustainment.
Lean tools in action: 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, Mistake-Proofing, and TPM.