Process & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Alkegen company; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen is seeking a Process & Continuous Improvement Engineer in South Hill, VA, to optimize manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and improve quality. You will collaborate with design engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to deploy lean initiatives.

You will build training materials, mentor staff on Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping, and develop metrics to track progress while leading improvement projects from inception to completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience implementing lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and Lean principles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with engineering software tools (e.g., CAD, data analysis software).

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Confers with management to set continuous improvement goals and objectives.
• Technical Support: Troubleshoot equipment issues and recommend solutions to improve operational performance.
• Develops training materials for lean process training and implementation.
• Provides training and mentoring to employees on lean process implementation.
• Facilitates and leads the continuous improvement process by identifying training needs and providing training in problem solving methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping).
• Engages leadership in Lean initiatives to drive improvements.
• Create metrics, deployment goals, and objectives to drive accountability.
• Lead Lean programs from inception to completion.
• Documentation: Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process flows.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of new processes and technologies.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze production data to identify trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Training: Assist in training personnel on new processes, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Lean principles experience

Analytical skills

Communication and teamwork

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD

Data analysis software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD

Data analysis software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Process & Continuous Improvement EngineerApplylocations: South Hill, VAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R12733## Job RequirementsWhy work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!**Job Responsibilities:** • Process Improvement: Assist in the analysis and optimization of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality. • Confers with management to set continuous improvement goals and objectives • Technical Support: Provide support to production teams by troubleshooting equipment issues and recommending solutions to improve operational performance. • Develops training materials for lean process training and implementation • Provides training and mentoring to employees on lean process implementation • Facilitates and leads the continuous improvement process by identifying training needs and providing training in problem solving methodology, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc. • Engages the leadership team in setting and achieving goals utilizing Lean initiatives. This includes working with key leadership both functionally and strategically to drive overall improvements in specific areas. • Create metrics, deployment goals, and objectives to drive accountability throughout the organization. • Lead the implementation of Lean programs from inception to completion. • Provides input and feedback to key leadership positions about process improvement opportunities. • Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results. • Documentation: Help create and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flows. • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality assurance, and production, to ensure smooth integration of new processes and technologies. • Data Analysis: Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, measure performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. • Training: Assist in training production personnel on new processes, tools, and best practices to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards.**Required Skills/Education:** • Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. • Experience in implementing lean principles in a manufacturing environment • Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and Lean principles. • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with engineering software tools (e.g., CAD, data analysis software).At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.### About UsAlkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.