Process Engineer - Lean Manufacturing & Process Optimization

Loparex LLC; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with company match

11 paid holidays

Generous PTO

Uniforms and safety shoe allowance

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Loparex LLC in Iowa City is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations. You will champion safety, quality, and efficiency while leading CI projects, optimizing equipment, and driving process improvements across teams.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in process engineering in manufacturing, with Lean/Six Sigma experience and strong data analysis skills. This role requires ability to work nights/weekends on rotation and to wear PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field required.
• 4+ years of Process Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• In absence of degree, 8+ years of continuous improvement in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and lead a safe, efficient team environment aligned with Loparex principles.
• Provide manufacturing and maintenance support including safety, quality, trials, and equipment optimization.
• Drive CI and lean manufacturing projects; analyze data to identify improvements.
• Disposition non-conforming products and investigate root causes.
• Supervise commissioning and implementation of new or modified equipment.
• Coach employees on new processes to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Identify equipment upgrades and ensure successful implementation.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Smartsheet

SAP

DELMIA Apriso

Microsoft Office

Job description

Loparex LLC in Iowa City is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations. You will champion safety, quality, and efficiency while leading CI projects, optimizing equipment, and driving process improvements across teams.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in process engineering in manufacturing, with Lean/Six Sigma experience and strong data analysis skills. This role requires ability to work nights/weekends on rotation and to wear PPE as required.