Operational Excellence Engineer

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

RMS Inc. is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives across a rotating machinery manufacturing and repair environment. You will plan and manage capital projects, drive continuous improvement, and mentor teams from shop floor to leadership.

The role emphasizes data-driven process redesign, Power Apps and Power BI support for digital tools, and cross-functional collaboration to reduce waste, improve quality, and deliver measurable business results.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other relevant 4 year degrees with strong Manufacturing experience.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, or continuous improvement roles.
Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering measurable project outcomes.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps – model-driven and canvas, Power Automate, Power BI).
Experience in managing capital projects and integrating acquisitions is strongly preferred.
Formal training in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Able to influence across all levels, resolve conflicts, and drive results through others.
Ability to drive change and execute on time in full. Demonstrate initiative, ownership and accountability.
Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain a strategic perspective.
Knowledge of quality systems, ISO 9001, Manufacturing HSE best practices is a plus.
AI implementation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead targeted, sustainable improvement initiatives in safety, quality, cost, and delivery using Lean tools, Six Sigma principles, and effective change management.
Plan, manage, and execute capital projects across departments and locations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timeline, and budget.
Support the integration of newly acquired facilities, focusing on process alignment, technology adoption, and operational consistency.
Design, develop, and support model-driven and canvas Power Apps, Power Automate flows, and Power BI dashboards to enable digital process improvement and reporting.
Lead efforts to transform repair shops into manufacturing facilities.
Assist sites in developing and maintaining road maps for operational efficiency using Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles.
Provide hands-on and classroom training and coaching in Lean tools and methodologies.
Maintain kaizen event funnel and ensure pre-event planning, cross-functional engagement, and post-event sustainment.
Collaborate across departments to reduce waste, enhance product integrity, and align improvement efforts.
Serve as a mentor and resource for team leaders and operators engaging in continuous improvement efforts.
Monitor plant performance metrics, identify improvement areas, and lead targeted initiatives.
Standardize and update business procedures based on project outcomes or kaizen events.
Prepare and deliver presentations and reports for site and executive leadership as required.