Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean & NPI Focus

Beckett Air, Incorporated; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckett Air, Incorporated in N. Ridgeville, OH, is seeking a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency, safety, and quality.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, waste reduction, and scaling up new products from design to full-scale production on the shop floor. You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, develop SOPs, support equipment upgrades, and collaborate with R&D and Quality to ensure processes are robust and cost-effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline or the equivalent in education and experience.
• [2–5+] years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing manufacturing workflows to identify bottlenecks, reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives (e.g., Kaizen events, 5S, Value Stream Mapping) to foster a culture of ongoing operational improvement.
• Specify, install, and qualify new production equipment and tooling. Author and execute Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Develop, update, and maintain detailed manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flowcharts, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Minitab

ERP/MES/PLC/SCADA knowledge

Job description

Beckett Air, Incorporated in N. Ridgeville, OH, is seeking a Process Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for maximum efficiency, safety, and quality.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, waste reduction, and scaling up new products from design to full-scale production on the shop floor. You will lead Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, develop SOPs, support equipment upgrades, and collaborate with R&D and Quality to ensure processes are robust and cost-effective