Lean Process Improvement Engineer: Drive Efficiency & Growth

Friedkin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedkin Group in Houston, TX seeks a Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement in Vehicle Processing Center and Parts Distribution Centers, shaping production processes, layouts, and workflow. You will apply lean tools to improve safety, quality, and efficiency while partnering with cross‑functional teams.

You will develop standards, conduct time studies, document work instructions, and support new accessory launches with high‑volume manufacturing readiness. A B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of experience in Industrial/Process Engineering or operational improvement.
• Proven track record delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, safety or cost.
• Hands-on time studies, work measurement, labor standards and line balancing experience.
• Structured problem solving using A3, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, PFMEA or DMAIC.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and lean principles across VPC and/or PDC.
• Develop, document, and control production processes, layouts, flow, and standards.
• Create job instructions, installation times, and standard data charts.
• Develop strategic plans, process documentation, and work instructions.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams for high‑volume readiness.
• Analyze processes and present opportunities to leadership with data insights.
• Train associates in lean concepts and practices.
• Stay informed on new technologies to guide long‑term value streams.

Skills

Time studies

Labor standards

Process design

Kaizen

DMAIC

A3

5-Why

Fishbone

PFMEA

SAP Applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP Applications

Job description

Friedkin Group in Houston, TX seeks a Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement in Vehicle Processing Center and Parts Distribution Centers, shaping production processes, layouts, and workflow. You will apply lean tools to improve safety, quality, and efficiency while partnering with cross‑functional teams.

You will develop standards, conduct time studies, document work instructions, and support new accessory launches with high‑volume manufacturing readiness. A B.S.