Process Engineering Technician

Innova Solutions Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & pharmacy coverage

Dental/vision insurance

401(k)

HSA and FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Short term and Long term Disability

Accident & Critical illness coverage

Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection

Sick time and other paid leaves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to help design and scale a brand-new manufacturing facility in Bessemer, Alabama. You will optimize processes, support automation, and drive production excellence on the floor.

The role emphasizes Lean Six Sigma methods, project coordination, and creating manufacturing system tools such as SOPs and process maps. A High School Diploma and 1–3 years of related experience are required or strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a strong advantage.
• 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, operations improvement, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma to eliminate waste and improve plant performance.
• Sustain 5S workplace organization for a clean, safe production environment.
• Conduct time studies, bottleneck analyses, and capacity evaluations for productivity gains.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process maps, and standardized work.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning with vendors.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Analytical mindset

Communication

Collaboration

Ownership

Education

High School Diploma

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Process Engineering Technician. Position type: Full Time/ Contract Duration: 12 Months Location: Bessemer, AL USA 35020

Overview

Do you enjoy optimizing processes, implementing innovative solutions, and helping build something from the ground up? If so, we invite you to join our growing team as a Technician and play an instrumental role in launching and scaling a brand-new manufacturing facility in Bessemer, Alabama. In this exciting role, you won't just maintain operations you'll help design them. You'll serve as a key driver of manufacturing excellence by championing continuous improvement, integrating automation, optimizing equipment performance, and developing efficient production systems. Combining technical expertise with a forward-thinking mindset, you'll help create a world-class manufacturing environment that is safe, productive, and built for growth.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Operational Excellence: Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and elevate plant performance.
• Champion and sustain 5S workplace organization practices, creating a clean, safe, and highly efficient production environment.
• Conduct time studies, capacity evaluations, and bottleneck analyses to identify opportunities for productivity gains and process enhancements.
• Utilize data and root-cause analysis techniques to solve challenges and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Build the Factory of Tomorrow: Help design and optimize manufacturing layouts that improve workflow, maximize space utilization, and support future growth.
• Support automation initiatives and equipment integration to enhance productivity and operational reliability.
• Create manufacturing system tools such as process maps, work instructions, ergonomic assessments, and Yamazumi analyses to support standardized operations.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that ensure consistency, quality, and operational excellence across all production activities.
• Manage Projects & Equipment Implementation: Prepare and manage RFQs and RFPs for new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing systems.
• Coordinate equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning activities while working closely with vendors and suppliers.
• Lead multiple improvement and equipment-related projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones, budgets, and technical requirements are met.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Innovation teams to deliver integrated manufacturing solutions.
• Contribute to innovation-focused initiatives involving new products, processes, workflows, and manufacturing technologies.
• Support projects from concept through fabrication, implementation, and production launch.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity, adaptability, and ownership are highly valued.

What Makes You Successful

You are an energetic self-starter who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and solving challenges on the production floor. You balance technical expertise with practical execution and are passionate about continuous improvement. You bring:

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, industrial engineering, or mechanical systems with a passion for process optimization.
• Hands-on experience applying Lean principles, value stream mapping, waste elimination, and continuous flow concepts.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach to identifying and implementing improvements.
• The ability to transform complex information into clear, actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset, high attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering results.

What You’ll Bring Experience & Technical Knowledge

• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, operations improvement, or a related field.
• Experience successfully delivering Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma projects with measurable improvements in productivity, quality, or cost.
• Exposure to equipment installation, manufacturing process development, and facility optimization.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes such as welding, cutting, roll forming, and assembly operations is a plus.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD preferred) for layouts and equipment planning is highly desirable.
• Understanding of workplace safety principles and their integration into process design.

Innovation & Growth Mindset

• Experience supporting innovation, startup, scale-up, or rapid-growth manufacturing environments.
• Ability to operate effectively amid changing priorities, evolving requirements, and fast decision-making cycles.
• Enthusiasm for learning new technologies, processes, and methodologies.
• A collaborative approach to problem-solving and knowledge sharing.

Hands-On Capabilities

• Comfortable using hand and power tools, including screwdrivers, saws, and skill saws.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to be actively involved on the manufacturing floor and support implementation activities directly.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a strong advantage.

Pay Range and Benefits

Pay Range*: $35.00 - $38.78 per hour *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Innova Solutions

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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