Lean Process Improvement Lead - Engineering Lab

Victaulic; Town of Easton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist for the Corporate Engineering Laboratory in Easton, PA. You will drive Lean-based improvements, standardize ELWIs, and coordinate audits while supporting OTD and Quality goals.

Join a team that champions data-driven methods, practical problem solving, and hands-on testing across hydrostatic, flex, bending, and UL/FM product evaluations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or equivalent) in Engineering preferred.
• 5 years of industrial, lab, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Ability to maintain records and logs; proficient with charting/graphing software.
• Capable of following verbal and written instructions; perform all lab functions.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Establish best practices by documenting Engineering Lab Work Instructions (ELWIs).
• Maintain lab operations manuals, master training database, and FEM records.
• Champion continuous improvement projects in Lean disciplines and safety initiatives.
• Serve as Lean subject matter expert across Awareness, Baseline, SWF, SUR, TPM, Poka-Yoke, and Kanban.
• Schedule lean events with Lab Manager; establish metrics to support OTD, efficiency, and quality.
• Conduct 5S audits and monthly FEM reporting; prepare QIP worksheets and report-outs.
• Coordinate for UL DAP audit preparations; perform hands-on lab testing as needed.
• Log and estimate hours using Liquid Planner for communication and tracking.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green Belt

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering

Tools

Liquid Planner

Job description

Victaulic is seeking a Process Improvement Specialist for the Corporate Engineering Laboratory in Easton, PA. You will drive Lean-based improvements, standardize ELWIs, and coordinate audits while supporting OTD and Quality goals.

Join a team that champions data-driven methods, practical problem solving, and hands-on testing across hydrostatic, flex, bending, and UL/FM product evaluations.