Operational Excellence Engineer

Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Managing cross-functional teams

Capital project management

Conflict resolution

Detail-oriented with strategic view

Problem solving & analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

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.