Manufacturing Process Excellence Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Automotive - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, and lead cross-functional initiatives across quality, supply chain, and engineering. The role emphasizes capacity optimization, new product introduction readiness, and operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate brings a strong continuous improvement mindset, excellent communication, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, operations engineering, or process improvement roles.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving process improvement, operational efficiency, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly understand manufacturing processes, products, and operational challenges.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience supporting manufacturing projects from planning through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations through process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing workflows and identify opportunities to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Develop and implement process improvements that support operational excellence objectives.
• Standardize manufacturing processes and best practices across operations where applicable.
• Drive waste reduction and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
• Analyze production workflows, labor utilization, material flow, and operational performance.
• Support capacity planning and resource optimization initiatives.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve production flow.
• Support facility layout improvements and operational efficiency projects.
• Utilize manufacturing and operational data to support decision-making and performance improvements.
• Support manufacturing readiness activities for new product introductions.
• Participate in prototype, pilot, and production launch activities.
• Assist with implementation of manufacturing processes for new products.
• Support product transfer projects between manufacturing locations when required.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to ensure manufacturing requirements are successfully implemented.
• Support capital equipment and operational improvement projects.
• Participate in equipment implementation, process upgrades, and facility improvement initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating manufacturing technologies, equipment, and process improvement opportunities.
• Support business growth initiatives through capacity expansion and operational readiness activities.
• Contribute to project planning, execution, and performance tracking.
• Provide hands-on support for manufacturing and operational challenges.
• Lead and participate in structured root cause investigations.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve operational performance.
• Collaborate with production teams to address recurring manufacturing issues.
• Support manufacturing teams in achieving production and operational objectives.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Communicate technical concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Support project execution through effective stakeholder engagement and teamwork.
• Build strong working relationships across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Data Analysis

Project Ownership

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAPEX Projects

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Automotive - Industrial & Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations, drive process improvements, and lead cross-functional initiatives across quality, supply chain, and engineering. The role emphasizes capacity optimization, new product introduction readiness, and operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate brings a strong continuous improvement mindset, excellent communication, and the ability to