Operations Excellence Engineer

E Tech Group; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + prompt enrollment

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off (vacation/hol/H

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

E Tech Group is hiring an Operations Excellence Engineer to lead workflow optimization and drive continuous improvement across automation and integration projects.

The role emphasizes adherence to CSIA Best Practices, regulatory requirements, and high-quality outcomes, with involvement in cross-functional teams, audits, and training initiatives. Join a leading US engineering firm with a focus on Life Sciences, Mission Critical, and distribution sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years supporting quality assurance, compliance, or continuous improvement in engineering/project environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to influence teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in automation or regulated industries with knowledge of ISO 9001 and CSA.
• Experience supporting automation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI).
• DNA of collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Ensure workflows meet quality policies, CSIA Best Practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct internal audits to evaluate adherence to standards and tool efficiency.
• Maintain Business Unit quality processes for traceability and deliverables.
• Represent BU for customer and third-party audits, including preparation and follow-up.
• Foster quality, consistency, and ongoing cross-functional improvement.
• Provide training and guidance on quality standards and LMS improvements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Applications, and PMO to support risk assessments and quality planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Influence stakeholders

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC experience

DCS

SCADA

HMI

CSA understanding

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. We're one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries.Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

We're adding to our team! We are seeking an Operations Excellence Engineer to lead the optimization of workflows and play a key role in the continuous improvement across all projects and operations. This role ensures alignment with industry best practices, including CSIA Best Practices, while driving consistent, high-quality delivery in automation and integration projects.

You will:

• Ensure workflows meet E Tech Group and Business Unit quality policies, procedures, CSIA Best Practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct internal audits to evaluate adherence to standards, practical efficiency of associated tools, assess root-cause failure modes, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Be responsible for maintaining Business Unit quality processes to support traceability and ensure quality deliverables.
• Represent the Business Unit for Customer and third party audits, including audit preparation, participation, response coordination, and follow up.
• Foster quality, consistency, and ongoing improvement across cross-functional teams.
• Support Corporate and Business Unit Continuous Improvement initiatives including development and review of policies and procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to the Business Uniton quality standards, procedures, and expectations.
• Provide support to improve the quality and effectiveness of the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Encourage collaboration, shared learning, and knowledge transfer across teams throughout the Company
• Collaborate with Sales, Application Engineering, and the Project Management Organization to support project risk assessments, and quality planning.
• Attend project reviews, as needed, and provide guidance to project teams for compliance with Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and other procedures during project execution.
• Interface with clients and third parties on quality related topics, including audits, vendor qualification, and compliance inquiries.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Systems), or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience supporting quality assurance, compliance, or continuous improvement in an engineering or project-based environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence technical teams and stakeholders
• Experience working in automation or other regulated industries, with knowledge of ISO 9001, and Computer System Assurance (CSA).
• Experience supporting automation and control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI)
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Benefits & Perks:

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you canadvance your career. As an E Tech associate, youcan unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an Affi…