Lean Process Improvement Engineer

STANDARD TEXTILE; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Textile is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to analyze current processes and implement operational improvements with manufacturing teams. You will lead projects to reduce costs, improve quality, and shorten turn times, using LEAN methodologies and data-driven analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience in textile manufacturing; proficiency in Microsoft Office and lean six sigma tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience in textile manufacturing processes preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge with LEAN, Six Sigma, Kaizen and/or Pareto Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Improve operation costs, quality and turn time.
• Recommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards.
• Work on productivity improvement projects and initiate or manage cost reduction strategies.
• Identify areas to reduce waste in manufacturing processes using the LEAN methodology.
• Complete programs and projects on time and on budget.
• Collect, analyze and present engineering data to evaluate projects.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities, estimate cost impact, research solutions and implement projects.
• Educate others on lean manufacturing and process improvement programs.
• Collaborate with the process development team to facilitate new products and technology.
• Conduct and lead project meetings.
• Resolve issues, improve quality, reduce customer complaints, ensure batch quality and improve material yield.
• Coordinate plant layouts, machine installation and start-up processes.

Skills

LEAN

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Pareto Analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Standard Textile is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to analyze current processes and implement operational improvements with manufacturing teams. You will lead projects to reduce costs, improve quality, and shorten turn times, using LEAN methodologies and data-driven analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and experience in textile manufacturing; proficiency in Microsoft Office and lean six sigma tools is essential.