Process Engineer — Lean & Continuous Improvement

Wayne Metals, LLC.; Indiana; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Metals, LLC in Indiana is seeking a Process Engineer to analyze, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes, collaborating with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

The role identifies opportunities for improvement, develops solutions, implements process changes, and monitors results to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, quality concerns, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Design, implement, and monitor improvements to manufacturing workflows and production methods.
• Develop standardized procedures and best practices for production processes.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot process issues affecting quality, productivity, or safety.
• Work closely with production teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Provide technical guidance to operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, SOPs, and process maps.
• Establish process parameters and ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Assist in developing training materials for new or revised processes.
• Support the introduction of new products or equipment into production.
• Participate in process validation, testing, and capability analysis.
• Coordinate with engineering and production to ensure smooth implementation.
• Track and analyze production metrics such as cycle time, scrap rates, and throughput.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement and operational decision-making.
• Prepare reports on process performance and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks and participate in safety improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Interpret technical drawings

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Root cause analysis

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Production management software

Job description

Wayne Metals, LLC in Indiana is seeking a Process Engineer to analyze, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes, collaborating with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance to optimize workflows, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

The role identifies opportunities for improvement, develops solutions, implements process changes, and monitors results to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.