Process Engineer - Industrial Automation

Iron Mountain; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Travel flexibility

Job summary

Iron Mountain is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize Asset Lifecycle Management and ITAD operations. You will drive Lean improvements across facilities, standardize workflows, and train floor teams to reduce waste and improve productivity. Travel domestically is expected with occasional international trips.

The role requires 3–5 years in process engineering, a Lean/Six Sigma background, and strong data analysis and communication skills. Bachelor’s in engineering completes the profile.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in process/industrial engineering or related optimization roles.
• Experience applying Lean/Six Sigma in manufacturing, refurbishment, warehousing or reverse logistics.
• Strong data interpretation, communication, and cross-site leadership skills.
• Exposure to ITAD, electronics recycling or serialized asset tracking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visit facilities to observe frontline workflows and align with site leaders on gaps.
• Map flows, analyze bottlenecks, and apply Lean methods to reduce waste.
• Develop SOPs, visual aids, and standard work for multiple sites.
• Conduct time/motion studies and monitor KPIs like first-pass yield and cycle time.
• Improve floor layouts, tools, and ergonomics; support IT/Operations in asset tracking.

Skills

Lean principles

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Project leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

WMS systems

Job description

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways.

Process Engineer – Asset Lifecycle Management & ITAD Operations

Iron Mountain Asset Lifecycle Management (ALM) is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Process Engineer to evaluate, standardize, and optimize operational workflows across multiple facilities. Supporting our IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) operations—spanning receiving, sorting, testing, data sanitization, refurbishment, and shipping—this role works directly with floor teams to identify root causes of process gaps, eliminate waste, and implement practical solutions that drive measurable gains in productivity, ergonomics, and quality.

• Assess & Improve Floor Operations: Visit facilities, observe frontline workflows, and partner with operators and site leaders to identify discrepancies between actual work and standard procedures.
• Apply Lean & Eliminate Root Causes: Map material and information flows, perform root‑cause analysis on bottlenecks and rework queues, and use Lean methodologies (5S, VSM, Kaizen, standard work) to streamline operations.
• Standardize & Document Workflows: Author standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual job aids, and work instructions that establish consistent, repeatable practices across multiple sites while accounting for localized variations.
• Conduct time and motion studies to assess cycle times, labor utilization, and throughput, tracking KPIs such as first-pass yield, processing time, and unit processing costs.
• Optimize floor layouts, tooling, and ergonomics to reduce motion waste and fatigue, while collaborating with IT/Operations to streamline serialized asset tracking and data entry.

• Professional Experience: 3–5 years of experience in process engineering, industrial engineering, continuous improvement, or related operational optimization roles.
• Practical expertise applying Lean principles within manufacturing, refurbishment, warehousing, or reverse logistics environments (Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus).
• Analytical & Communication Skills: High proficiency in spreadsheet modeling (Excel/Google Sheets) to interpret operational data, paired with strong communication and project leadership skills to train and influence multi‑site teams.
• Prior exposure to ITAD, electronics recycling/refurbishment, serialized asset tracking/WMS systems, or enterprise IT hardware (servers, laptops, GPUs, networking).
• Education & Travel: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience) and willingness to travel regularly domestically with occasional international trips.

• Generous paid time off, holiday schedules, and travel flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, and retirement plans.

Li-Remote

Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.

Category: Project/Program Management Group