Process Improvement Engineer — Lean & Value‑Stream Innovator

Gulf States Toyota; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Friedkin Group seeks a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement in Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) and Parts Distribution Centers (PDC). You will design, document, and optimize production processes, layouts, and standards, ensuring efficient operations and data-driven decision making.

The role requires 4–6 years of engineering experience, hands-on time study skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 4–6 years of experience in Industrial/Process Engineering or operations improvement.
• Experience delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, safety or cost.
• Hands-on with time studies, work measurement, labor standards, standard work, line balancing.

Responsibilities

• Implement continuous improvement and lean principles across VPC and/or PDC.
• Develop and document production processes, layouts, and work standards.
• Create and maintain job instructions and data charts for consistency.
• Lead cross-functional projects coordinating with Operations, Quality, and Engineering.
• Train associates in Lean tools and monitor progress on improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on new technologies to enhance value stream development.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean principles

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Friedkin Group seeks a Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement in Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) and Parts Distribution Centers (PDC). You will design, document, and optimize production processes, layouts, and standards, ensuring efficient operations and data-driven decision making.

The role requires 4–6 years of engineering experience, hands-on time study skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional projects.