Operational Excellence Engineer — Lean & Data-Driven

Brooksource; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Dependent Care FSA

401k with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer for an onsite role in Columbia, MO. This contract supports a highly technical, proprietary manufacturing operation, serving as a bridge between engineering, manufacturing operations, and technicians.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, Lean principles, and data-driven process optimization. The ideal candidate thrives in complex manufacturing environments and has a strong foundation in training, documentation, and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, production, or technical industrial environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to turn data into actionable recommendations.
• Experience developing reports, KPIs, dashboards, or production metrics.
• Strong communication skills with engineers and operators.

Responsibilities

• Analyze 24-hour production performance and data to identify trends and systemic issues.
• Develop a structured, scalable training program for technicians.
• Modernize training content and documentation for clarity.
• Establish processes to improve knowledge transfer from experienced staff to newer technicians.
• Support troubleshooting by distinguishing isolated vs systemic issues.
• Reduce engineering time on recurring issues by improving systems and standard work.
• Evaluate procedures and training materials for effectiveness and accuracy.
• Participate in daily tier meetings and translate data into priorities.
• Develop and maintain production reports, dashboards, and data structures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate waste, and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to drive sustainable solutions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Operational Data Analysis

Training Program Development

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Excel / Data Visualization

Job description

Brooksource is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer for an onsite role in Columbia, MO. This contract supports a highly technical, proprietary manufacturing operation, serving as a bridge between engineering, manufacturing operations, and technicians.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, Lean principles, and data-driven process optimization. The ideal candidate thrives in complex manufacturing environments and has a strong foundation in training, documentation, and technical