Process Engineer

Lenovo; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo in Whitsett, North Carolina is seeking a full-time engineering professional to assist in analyzing and improving production processes. Key responsibilities include supporting lean manufacturing initiatives, data collection and analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will work directly on the production floor, participating in projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing performance. This role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication to ensure processes are efficient and well-documented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing tools.
• Help document and improve standard operating procedures.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data.
• Support development of reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Work directly on the production floor to observe processes.
• Assist in layout changes and workflow optimization.
• Participate in small to mid-size improvement projects.
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Job description

General Information

Req #: WD00098555

Career area: Engineering

Country/Region: United States of America

State: North Carolina

City: Whitsett

Date: Friday, June 26, 2026

Working time: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Process Support & Improvement

• Assist in analyzing production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work).
• Help document and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Collect, organize, and analyze production data related to cycle times, downtime, scrap, and throughput.
• Support development of reports, dashboards, and KPIs for manufacturing performance.
• Assist in root cause analysis for process variation and production issues.

Manufacturing Support

• Work directly on the production floor to observe processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in layout changes, workstation balancing, and workflow optimization.
• Support implementation of engineering changes and new process introductions.

Project Support

• Participate in small to mid-size improvement projects under guidance of senior engineers.
• Support time studies, capacity analysis, and labor utilization evaluations.
• Help track project timelines, action items, and implementation progress.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Support communication of process changes and ensure proper documentation and training materials are updated.
• Assist in troubleshooting production inefficiencies alongside senior staff.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.