Process Improvement Engineer - Lean Six Sigma for Ops

S; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Voluntary Life Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) with Employer Match

Job summary

Scott & Associates, PC in Plano, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Process Improvement Engineer to evaluate workflows, identify inefficiencies, and drive sustainable improvements across operations. The role partners with operations, quality, production, and leadership to advance continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, hands-on experience with Lean/Six Sigma, and strong data analysis skills using Excel, Minitab, or Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in process improvement, operations engineering, manufacturing, or continuous improvement roles.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and process mapping tools.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools such as Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current workflows, systems, and operational processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and root cause analysis.
• Collect and interpret data to measure process performance, identify trends, and support decision‑making.
• Develop and implement process changes that improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Create SOPs, process maps, and documentation for optimized workflows.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and track the effectiveness of process changes.
• Train employees on new processes, tools, and continuous improvement practices.
• Support audits, compliance requirements, and quality management systems as needed.
• Recommend automation or technology solutions where appropriate.

Skills

Process analysis

Root cause analysis

Project management

Documentation and SOP development

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

Scott & Associates, PC in Plano, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Process Improvement Engineer to evaluate workflows, identify inefficiencies, and drive sustainable improvements across operations. The role partners with operations, quality, production, and leadership to advance continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, hands-on experience with Lean/Six Sigma, and strong data analysis skills using Excel, Minitab, or Power BI.