Senior Process Engineer: Lean Transformation & Digitalization

GridBridge, Inc.

Arizona

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ERMCO, a leader in transformer manufacturing, invites a Senior Process Engineer to advance lean initiatives across manufacturing operations in Arizona. You will analyse, improve, and standardize processes to boost safety, quality, delivery, and cost through standardized work and digital tools.

In this role you will drive waste elimination, lead Kaizen events, develop SOPs and WI’s, and partner with IT to deploy INFOR MES and other digital manufacturing solutions to improve throughput and OTD.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and support Lean initiatives including Kaizen events, value stream mapping (VSM), 5S, and standard work development
Identify and eliminate waste across processes (overproduction, waiting, non-conforming material, non value added motion, WIP inventory, etc.)
Facilitate and be responsible for root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and A3 methodology
Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC), Cp/Cpk analysis, and other data-driven tools, data analytics to monitor and improve process performance.
Analyze current manufacturing processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency, throughput, and quality
Establish and maintain accurate labor standards and time studies to support capacity planning, costing, and continuous improvement initiatives
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with business objectives
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving at all levels of the organization to improve throughput and on-time deliver (OTD)
Develop and maintain process flow diagrams and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and WI’s (Work Instructions)
Design and improve area and station layouts to optimize material flow and reduce lead time
Collaborate with operations and IT teams to implement digital manufacturing tools (INFOR MES, digital WI platforms, etc.)
Ensure work instructions are clear, standardized, and accessible at point-of-use
Ensure processes meet quality standards and regulatory requirements
Support corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and continuous quality improvement initiatives
Partner with Quality and Engineering teams to reduce defects and improve first-pass yield
Act as a change agent to drive cultural and operational transformation