Process Optimization Specialist: Drive Lean Improvements & Efficiency

Atlas Copco North America LLC; Village of Voorheesville (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus starting at 5%

Paid time off (holiday, vacation, sick

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Atlas Copco North America LLC in Voorheesville, NY seeks a Process Engineering Specialist to define and optimize manufacturing processes, driving safety, quality, and efficiency. You will report to the Production Engineering Team Leader and collaborate with quality, engineering, and supply chain teams.

With 3+ years in process/manufacturing/industrial engineering, you will lead continuous improvement, document processes, and support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience analyzing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Experience developing and maintaining process documentation, work instructions, and standardized manufacturing procedures.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product introductions, process validations, or manufacturing transfers is preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, data analysis tools, and manufacturing performance metrics is preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Identify and execute opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize workflow.
• Serve as the technical expert for assigned manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot production challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Lead and support Lean, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use data and performance metrics to drive operational excellence and process reliability.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process standards.
• Promote consistency and best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support business objectives, new product introductions, and process improvements.
• Train and support employees on process changes and best practices

Skills

Process optimization

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Documentation

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Atlas Copco North America LLC in Voorheesville, NY seeks a Process Engineering Specialist to define and optimize manufacturing processes, driving safety, quality, and efficiency. You will report to the Production Engineering Team Leader and collaborate with quality, engineering, and supply chain teams.

With 3+ years in process/manufacturing/industrial engineering, you will lead continuous improvement, document processes, and support new product introductions.