Process Improvement Engineer - Drive Lean Operations

Snake River Physical Therapy; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness center

Concierge service

Employee restaurant

Longevity bonus

Job summary

Melaleuca is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive improvements across manufacturing, packing, and picking operations in Idaho Falls. You will lead cross-functional teams, identify opportunities, and implement solutions using problem-solving and Lean/Six Sigma methods.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–2 years of experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Expect a collaborative culture, on-site facilities, and opportunities to scale improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or related field.
• 1-2 years of previous experience.
• Ability to work with others on a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong desire to learn.
• Problem solving skills.
• Learn and adapt to new situations quickly.
• Goal oriented/strong work ethic.
• Hands-on troubleshooting aptitude.
• Understanding of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles (visual management, standard work, etc.) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify critical opportunities within assigned scope of work.
• Manage improvement project and activities, from conception through conclusion.
• Align with organization the objectives and resources needed to drive the improvement plan.
• Establish specific success criteria, timelines, actions, and metrics for the improvement plan.
• Lead cross functional teams to implement solutions using Problem Solving techniques.
• Develop necessary training to increase capability/skills in each operational team.
• Track and Measure results from projects.
• Implement Standard Work Processes to sustain the results.
• Work with other facilities worldwide to share and reapply ideas and increase technical efficiency.
• Reports directly to Site Operations Leader or Site Engineering Leader, dotted to Continuous Improvement Director.
• Partners directly with Operations Department Leaders, with Engineering Leaders, and with Maintenance group.
• Partners indirectly with Finance (cost accounting), Operations Analitics, Technical Services, Quality, and R&D.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Learning agility

Goal orientation

Troubleshooting

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Melaleuca is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive improvements across manufacturing, packing, and picking operations in Idaho Falls. You will lead cross-functional teams, identify opportunities, and implement solutions using problem-solving and Lean/Six Sigma methods.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–2 years of experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Expect a collaborative culture, on-site facilities, and opportunities to scale improvements