Lean Value Stream Process Engineer

The Beneva Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beneva Group is seeking a Process Engineer to own and improve manufacturing processes within a value stream. You will spend time on the production floor to observe, implement improvements, and develop people, serving as the technical authority for process issues.

You will lead continuous improvement, standard work, and problem-solving initiatives across cross-functional teams, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/industrial engineering or CI roles.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing process performance within the value stream, driving safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement programs and establish visual management to reveal abnormalities.
• Identify and prioritize high-impact opportunities and lead Kaizen activities to improve yield, throughput and lead times.
• Lead structured root-cause investigations (5-Why, Fishbone, A3, PDCA) and ensure corrective actions prevent recurrence.
• Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process documentation; optimize workstation layout and ergonomics.
• Collaborate with Product, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering for new product introductions and process changes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Process optimization

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Beneva Group is seeking a Process Engineer to own and improve manufacturing processes within a value stream. You will spend time on the production floor to observe, implement improvements, and develop people, serving as the technical authority for process issues.

You will lead continuous improvement, standard work, and problem-solving initiatives across cross-functional teams, with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.