Lean Process Improvement Specialist

Parker Hannifin; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Oregon is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to analyze processes, improve labor standards, and drive production efficiency. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S to reduce waste, balance lines, and optimize layouts, while partnering with production teams to monitor KPIs and support automation initiatives where appropriate.

This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate data into actionable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering required.
• Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes, workflows, and production data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain labor standards, time studies, capacity models, and production efficiency metrics.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and other operational excellence tools.
• Recommend and implement improvements to reduce waste, improve throughput, enhance quality, and lower operating costs.
• Assist in designing or improving plant layouts, workstations, material flow, and line balancing.
• Partner with production teams to troubleshoot process constraints and improve daily operational performance.
• Develop standard work instructions, process documentation, and training materials.
• Monitor key performance indicators and prepare reports on productivity, utilization, efficiency, and cost savings.
• Support capital improvement projects by providing process data, cost-benefit analysis, and implementation support.
• Assist with automation implementation efforts on a limited basis, including identifying processes that may benefit from automation, equipment selection, and coordination with vendors, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Time studies

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Oregon is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to analyze processes, improve labor standards, and drive production efficiency. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S to reduce waste, balance lines, and optimize layouts, while partnering with production teams to monitor KPIs and support automation initiatives where appropriate.

This role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate data into actionable