Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Distribution International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Holiday and PTO

Job summary

Distribution International in Houston seeks a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement in insulation fabrication. You will partner with fabrication shops, pricing, and sales to develop project pricing, maintain cost models, and keep time and material standards current.

Responsibilities include evaluating manufacturing processes, designing research programs, reducing lead times and costs, and facilitating Kaizen events using Lean Six Sigma tools. Travel is local (<10%). Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and 5 years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering or continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in insulation industry preferred.
• Good command of MS Office programs.
• ERP (SXE) or other reporting tools knowledge.
• Knowledgeable with ACAD, Visio, or other design applications.
• Knowledgeable with modeling software (Arena, MPX).

Responsibilities

• Maintain Fabrication cost models and keep standards up to date with time and material studies.
• Work with the pricing team and local fabrication shops on major proposals.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials.
• Research and develop new manufacturing methods to reduce lead times, costs, and improve quality.
• Identify key site capacity constraints and provide timely solutions.
• Manage continuous improvement project pipeline to prioritize projects in relation to cost, benefit, and effort.
• Facilitate Kaizen events for rapid process improvements.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office

Kaizen

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related degree

Tools

ACAD

Visio

Arena

MPX

ERP SXE

Job description

Distribution International in Houston seeks a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement in insulation fabrication. You will partner with fabrication shops, pricing, and sales to develop project pricing, maintain cost models, and keep time and material standards current.

Responsibilities include evaluating manufacturing processes, designing research programs, reducing lead times and costs, and facilitating Kaizen events using Lean Six Sigma tools. Travel is local (<10%). Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering and 5 years' experience preferred.