Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

SMS group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SMS group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Pittsburgh to support the Operations team in steel-making equipment service. You will lead process studies, workflow optimization, KPI monitoring, and project management to enhance efficiency and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in industrial engineering, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration, with up to 25% travel. Proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Creo/Inventor is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Automation or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and in a group.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and all levels.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for internal workshops.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement process improvements and technological upgrades.
• Create and maintain manufacturing process documentation (flow charts, capacity/utilization studies, time/motion studies, standard work, cycle-time analysis, line balancing).
• Communicate with employees and manage related projects; build relationships to drive performance and efficiency.
• Prepare equipment lists, cost analyses, and ROI analyses for projects.
• Recommend methods to improve utilization of personnel, materials, and utilities.
• Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost-analysis systems.
• Consult with vendors, staff, and management on purchases, specs, and project status.
• Apply statistical methods to determine processes, staffing, and production standards.
• Draft and design layouts of equipment, materials, and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Plan sequences of operations to fabricate/assemble parts and promote efficiency.
• Coordinate quality control objectives to resolve production problems and maximize product reliability.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Statistical methods

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Inventor

Autodesk

Job description

SMS group is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Pittsburgh to support the Operations team in steel-making equipment service. You will lead process studies, workflow optimization, KPI monitoring, and project management to enhance efficiency and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in industrial engineering, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration, with up to 25% travel. Proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Creo/Inventor is preferred.