Process Engineer – Lean & Continuous Improvement

LevelUP HCS; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelUP HCS is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to improve manufacturing performance in a high-speed production environment. The role focuses on reliability, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

This onsite position requires a strong engineering foundation, a proactive mindset, and the ability to lead process improvements and equipment reliability initiatives. No relocation or sponsorship is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment reliability, materials, tooling, and maintenance workflows.
• Experience with continuous improvement, project management, troubleshooting, and root-cause problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing performance by identifying process inefficiencies, analyzing downtime trends, and implementing practical solutions to improve productivity and reliability.
• Partner with production, maintenance, engineering teams, suppliers, OEMs, and contractors to support equipment reliability initiatives and manufacturing projects.
• Lead and support continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean Manufacturing methodologies such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, value stream mapping, and point-of-use improvement.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, process modifications, troubleshooting activities, and technical manufacturing initiatives.
• Develop project plans, establish priorities, track progress, maintain documentation, and communicate updates across cross-functional teams.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve safety, quality, cost, and operational performance.
• Train, coach, and support manufacturing team members to enhance technical capability and improve process execution.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Kaizen

Kanban

SMED

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

LevelUP HCS is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to improve manufacturing performance in a high-speed production environment. The role focuses on reliability, continuous improvement, and close collaboration with production, maintenance, and engineering teams.

This onsite position requires a strong engineering foundation, a proactive mindset, and the ability to lead process improvements and equipment reliability initiatives. No relocation or sponsorship is provided.