Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean, CI & Optimization

Flowserve US Inc; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

Flowserve is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to plan, direct, and improve manufacturing processes across machining, assembly, and testing operations. You will drive operational excellence by optimizing methods, improving quality, reducing costs, and enhancing delivery performance.

You will partner with production, engineering, and operations teams, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and support safe, scalable manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field or 3–5 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting machining, assembly, testing, or production operations.
• Proven ability to drive cost reductions and operational improvements in manufacturing.
• Experience utilizing Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or related methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data.
• Ability to present information and recommendations to leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and improve manufacturing processes involving machining, assembly, testing, and production operations.
• Investigate capital equipment opportunities, develop business justifications, and manage equipment projects.
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Evaluate and implement methods that improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Ensure machine programs are available and optimized for customer requirements and new products.
• Coordinate tooling, fixtures, and process requirements to support demand.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Flowserve is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to plan, direct, and improve manufacturing processes across machining, assembly, and testing operations. You will drive operational excellence by optimizing methods, improving quality, reducing costs, and enhancing delivery performance.

You will partner with production, engineering, and operations teams, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and support safe, scalable manufacturing processes.