Process Engineer – Continuous Improvement Engineer

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer in the United States to develop, implement, and manage manufacturing processes and equipment. You will spend substantial time on the plant floor learning metrics, processes, and levers, and become a key technical resource across production and maintenance teams.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma, conduct root-cause analyses, and train operators on new tooling and standard work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Ceramic, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing or related industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Solid Works
• Proficiency in Mini-Tab or other statistical software
• U.S. citizenship, permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(3)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to analyze data and plan improvement activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes
• Quality certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment
• Spend significant time in the plant learning metrics, processes, and key levers
• Establish working relationships with production management, equipment operators, and maintenance teams
• Become a subject matter expert and key technical resource
• Gather and statistically interpret process-parameter data against KPI metrics
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify failure points and establish corrective actions
• Identify critical equipment and opportunities to improve reliability and performance
• Establish standard work for processes, including tooling and documentation
• Support training and adherence to standard work
• Execute improvement projects and measure their impact
• Prepare project estimates and coordinate work to meet completion dates, technical specifications, and budgets
• Train production operators on new processes, tooling, and machinery
• Track project and process-improvement progress, maintain records, and report cost savings
• Liaise with Marketing, Production, Maintenance, R&D, Quality, and EH&S
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis methodologies
• Analyze production and business-process data to identify opportunities and implement sustainable solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes, optimize workflows, and support continuous improvement through training, coaching, and performance monitoring
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

AutoCAD

Statistical Software

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Mini-Tab

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Develop, implement, and manage manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment
• Spend significant time in the plant learning metrics, processes, and key levers
• Establish working relationships with production management, equipment operators, and maintenance teams
• Become a subject matter expert and key technical resource
• Gather and statistically interpret process-parameter data against KPI metrics
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify failure points and establish corrective actions
• Identify critical equipment and opportunities to improve reliability and performance
• Establish standard work for processes, including tooling and documentation
• Support training and adherence to standard work
• Execute improvement projects and measure their impact
• Prepare project estimates and coordinate work to meet completion dates, technical specifications, and budgets
• Train production operators on new processes, tooling, and machinery
• Track project and process-improvement progress, maintain records, and report cost savings
• Liaise with Marketing, Production, Maintenance, R&D, Quality, and EH&S
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and root-cause analysis methodologies
• Analyze production and business-process data to identify opportunities and implement sustainable solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize processes, optimize workflows, and support continuous improvement through training, coaching, and performance monitoring
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution (Ceramic, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical)
• Minimum one year of experience in manufacturing or related industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Solid Works
• Proficiency in Mini-Tab or other statistical software
• Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(3)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to analyze data and plan improvement activities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cohesively within a team and independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes
• Quality certification a plus
• Ability to work an 8-hour day shift, Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekend work as needed
• Ability to meet stated physical demands, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds
• Required to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and ear plugs in the manufacturing area

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean and Six Sigma, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows and enhance production efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lean Methodologies
• Six Sigma
• Root Cause Analysis
• AutoCAD
• Statistical Software

Hard Skills

• Manufacturing Processes
• Data Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Standard Work Documentation
• KPI Metrics
• Tooling
• Training
• Quality Systems
• Engineering Degree

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• Quality Certification

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• Production Management
• Equipment Reliability
• Process Optimization

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Mini-Tab
• Solid Works