Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Elverson (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead their CI program focused on enhancing processes related to production, safety, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong Lean Six Sigma expertise and a proactive, data-driven mindset, collaborating with various departments to drive improvements and training. Join a dynamic team that values growth, innovation, and employee development.

Benefits

Flexible culture promoting collaboration

Ample advancement opportunities

Coaching and mentoring

Competitive base salary and health-care package

Continuous training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the site's Continuous Improvement program.
• Facilitate process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Train and lead personnel in continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Data-driven approach

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer - Local

Position Summary: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Continuous Improvement Leader to guide and enhance our site's Continuous Improvement (CI) program. This role involves facilitating the identification, design, testing, and implementation of process improvements aimed at meeting our production, safety, cost efficiency, and environmental objectives. The successful candidate will collaborate with operations and technical departments to identify and act on quality improvement opportunities with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide enthusiastic leadership and guidance for the site's CI program.
• Facilitate efforts to identify, design, test, and implement process improvements.
• Work closely with operations and technical departments to identify opportunities for quality improvements with customers.
• Train and lead plant personnel in Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Influence, gain commitment, and leverage best practices across all organizational levels.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodologies for problem-solving and process improvement.
• Plan and lead waste elimination activities using the DMAIC methodology.
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement teams and Kaizen events.
• Implement visual factory elements, including 6S, standardized work, and performance metric tracking.
• Use data to drive improvements and implement control plans to sustain these improvements.
• Develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes in line with product specifications and quality standards.
• Recommend and implement process and control improvements.
• Focus on process improvement, problem resolution, and employee training.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma teams for manufacturing and support processes.
• Maintain a goal-oriented, data-driven approach with a strong sense of urgency.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in leading Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong ability to influence and gain commitment across organizational levels.
• Capability in planning and leading waste elimination and improvement activities.
• Proficiency in visual factory elements and data-driven process improvements.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Goal-oriented, proactive, and data-driven attitude.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels.

What we offer:

• A dynamic, flexible culture promoting collaboration and growth.
• Opportunity to be part of a well-established team that values hard work, innovation, and its people.
• Coaching and mentoring to help team members realize their potential and achieve goals.
• Ample advancement opportunities aligned with our growth strategy.
• Competitive base salary and health-care package.
• Continuous training to maintain our leadership position.

Looking forward to getting to know you...

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to protected statuses, veteran status, or other classifications.