Project Engineer

Jobtailor; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Denison, TX seeks a qualified engineer to drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives, cost reductions, and productivity improvements across manufacturing processes. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage Kaizen events, and apply CAD-driven redesigns where needed to improve quality and efficiency.

The role requires a BS in engineering, Six Sigma Green Belt, and strong communication and leadership skills, with up to 2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Training in statistics and data analysis required.
• Up to two (2) years of previous related work experience required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-out initiatives and productivity improvements.
• Communicate operation goals, programs, and processes to associates.
• Complete productivity projects involving process, tool, and part redesign.
• Identify and assess cost-out opportunities with production leaders.
• Lead Kaizen events and drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional project teams.
• Ensure on-time execution of Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Institutionalize quality with Manufacturing Engineers and Process Technicians.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Methodology

Statistical Analysis

Engineering Project Management

Kaizen Event Leadership

Minitab Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Statistics and data analysis training

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/E

Minitab

Job description

• Support plant cost-out initiatives and productivity improvements
• Solve problems, execute objectives, and support short-term and long-term business goals
• Communicate Denison operation goals, programs, and processes to associates
• Complete productivity projects involving process, tool, and part redesign
• Work with production leaders and support teams to identify and assess cost-out opportunities
• Lead the Denison team through productivity-deck brainstorming
• Deliver improvements in process capability and part quality
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs
• Identify opportunities for and lead Kaizen events
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams
• Ensure on-time execution of Lean Six Sigma initiatives
• Serve as a change agent to institutionalize quality with Manufacturing Engineers and Process Technicians
• Seek, share, and implement best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required
• Training in statistics and data analysis required
• Up to two (2) years of previous related work experience required
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Statistical literacy and familiarity with Six Sigma methodology
• Ability to earn Six Sigma Green Belt certification required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement
• Experience in stamping, casting, or injection molding industries preferred
• Engineering project management experience strongly preferred
• Experience making productivity improvements in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Previous experience with Minitab software and leading Kaizen events strongly preferred
• Customer-focused in defining quality and establishing priorities strongly preferred
• Change-agent credibility and influence in the organization preferred
• Ability to motivate others and achieve results preferred
• Executive-level presentation skills preferred
• CAD proficiency, including AutoCAD or Pro/E, preferred
• Ability to travel domestically 5% of the time and internationally 5% of the time

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and cost reductions in manufacturing environments. Proficient in statistical analysis and project management, with a strong focus on quality and productivity enhancements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Lean Six Sigma Methodology
• Statistical Analysis
• Engineering Project Management
• Kaizen Event Leadership
• Minitab Software

Hard Skills

• Process Improvement
• Data Analysis
• Cost Reduction
• Productivity Enhancement
• Quality Assurance
• Engineering Design
• Statistical Literacy
• CAD Proficiency
• Tool Redesign
• Part Redesign

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Motivational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Stamping
• Casting
• Injection Molding
• Productivity Projects

Tools & Technologies

• Minitab
• AutoCAD
• Pro/E