Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lead Continuous Improvement

Energy Jobline ZR; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Laboratories is seeking an Engineer to drive production losses to zero and lead continuous improvement efforts through detailed data analysis and robust problem solving. You will work to implement process improvements, support the Quality Management System, and train technicians on standard work and Lean practices.

The role focuses on applying SPC, DOE, process mapping, and other Lean tools to reduce losses, improve productivity, and optimize labor across manufacturing lines.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in an Engineering Discipline.
• 0 to 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with root cause solving and lean practices.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and mathematical/engineering methods to solve problems.
• Analytical problem solving and information gathering (KPI reporting, gap analysis, Kaizen, loss tree, 5 Whys).
• Lean tools such as poka yoke, pFMEA, SMED, standard work, value stream mapping, TPM, 5S and Kanban.
• Experience with cGMP and quality systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and eliminate process losses.
• Apply SPC, process mapping, control charts, DOE, Lean methods and capability studies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to implement new products.
• Own change management and validation of processes; update control strategies and SOPs.
• Develop standards and train line technicians for continuous improvement at the line.
• Support Quality Management System implementation and maintenance.
• Drive cost savings through productivity and material utilization improvements.
• Develop innovative process equipment solutions for superior products.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Analytical problem solving

Data analysis

Communication

Education

B.S. Degree in an Engineering Discipline

Tools

Statistical process control

Process mapping

Control charts

Design of experiments

Kaizen

5-Why

PFMEA

SMED

Value stream mapping

5S

Kanban

Job description

Fleet Laboratories is seeking an Engineer to drive production losses to zero and lead continuous improvement efforts through detailed data analysis and robust problem solving. You will work to implement process improvements, support the Quality Management System, and train technicians on standard work and Lean practices.

The role focuses on applying SPC, DOE, process mapping, and other Lean tools to reduce losses, improve productivity, and optimize labor across manufacturing lines.