Senior Process Engineer: Lean Ops & Global Impact

U.S. Pipe; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pipe in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will develop systems to reduce costs, improve safety, and increase operating efficiency across our facilities.

Responsibilities include optimizing workflows, evaluating quality processes, leading CAPEX projects and integrating production layouts with machine operations. A background in Lean, manufacturing engineering and CAD tools is required to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering is required.
• 5–7 years of broad-based engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean and Quality Assurance experience required; 7+ years preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills and CAD software (AutoCAD) proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Process improvement through collection and analysis of manufacturing data to reduce costs and improve safety.
• Evaluate quality processes and implement improvements.
• Review labor, material and other production costs and review future production requirements to optimize workflows.
• Integrate facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and network performance.
• Lead CAPEX projects and support OPEX, Safety and Quality programs.
• Develop automated and non-automated production systems; assess CNC opportunities and introduce new equipment.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Lean methodology

Analytical skills

Communication

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

U.S. Pipe in Lynchburg, VA is seeking a highly experienced Senior Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will develop systems to reduce costs, improve safety, and increase operating efficiency across our facilities.

Responsibilities include optimizing workflows, evaluating quality processes, leading CAPEX projects and integrating production layouts with machine operations. A background in Lean, manufacturing engineering and CAD tools is required to drive continuous improvement.