Manufacturing Equipment Engineer: Lean Process Improvement

INDEVCO North America, Inc.; Doswell (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, medical, and dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Employee Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

INDEVCO North America, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to optimize production processes and lead efficiency improvements on the shop floor near Richmond, VA.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-effective equipment and process changes that improve safety, quality, and throughput. The role requires hands-on involvement in production, strong knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen, and experience with data analysis and process simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or related field) required.
• Experience with process engineering or manufacturing in packaging or similar industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistics, and process optimization tools.
• Experience with CAD software and process simulation tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase product quality.
• Develop, document, and maintain process standards for consistency and quality control.
• Collaborate with production teams to identify improvements and implement changes for safety, productivity, and sustainability.
• Design and execute process experiments to test new methods or materials and scale changes.
• Troubleshoot process issues on the production floor with maintenance and quality teams to find root causes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen to reduce costs and improve throughput.
• Monitor KPIs such as production efficiency, cycle time, yield, and downtime.
• Coordinate with R&D and product development to scale up new lines and processes.
• Train and mentor staff on new procedures and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data analysis

Problem solving

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Process simulation tools

Job description

INDEVCO North America, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Equipment Engineer to optimize production processes and lead efficiency improvements on the shop floor near Richmond, VA.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement cost-effective equipment and process changes that improve safety, quality, and throughput. The role requires hands-on involvement in production, strong knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen, and experience with data analysis and process simulation tools.