Technical Process Engineer: Lean Six Sigma for Throughput

GridBridge, Inc.; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ERMCO in Dyersburg, TN is seeking a Technical Process Engineer to improve manufacturing throughput and reliability through Lean Six Sigma, TOC, and Factory Physics. You will analyze value streams, reduce bottlenecks, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive plant-wide flow improvements.

The role emphasizes systemic optimization over firefighting, focusing on material and information flow while upholding safety, quality, and process integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on detail and precision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven track record of leading quality improvement initiatives and achieving significant quality enhancements.
• Proactive and results-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical quality management practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify manufacturing system constraints and bottlenecks using Lean Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, Operations Science, and Factory Physics principles
• Analyze cycle time, queue time, WIP, yield, and throughput data to diagnose performance losses and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Lead efforts to exploit and elevate constraints by reducing variation, controlling WIP, implementing standard work, and redesigning processes—starting at the bottleneck
• Evaluate the system-level impact of local process changes to prevent sub-optimization and ensure enterprise-wide improvement
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, TOC, and Six Sigma tools to stabilize flow and improve process capability at constrained operations
• Design and implement process controls, error-proofing, and standard work that protects quality while improving speed and reliability
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure processes are predictable, capable, and aligned with demand
• Support investigation of chronic throughput instability, quality issues, and delivery misses by focusing on upstream process behavior
• Monitor and communicate performance trends, clearly linking constraint behavior to business outcomes such as lead time, service level, and cost
• Mentor and coach stakeholders on LSS, TOC thinking, system behavior, and disciplined process improvement methods
• Ensure all improvements align with ERMCO safety standards, quality requirements, and long-term operational sustainability

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Continuous improvement

Integrity & professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

ERMCO in Dyersburg, TN is seeking a Technical Process Engineer to improve manufacturing throughput and reliability through Lean Six Sigma, TOC, and Factory Physics. You will analyze value streams, reduce bottlenecks, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive plant-wide flow improvements.

The role emphasizes systemic optimization over firefighting, focusing on material and information flow while upholding safety, quality, and process integrity.