Value Stream Process Engineer: Lean Improvement Leader

Dresser Utility Solutions; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dresser Utility Solutions is seeking a Value Stream Process Engineer to join the B-Series Value Stream in Houston, TX. The role emphasizes process ownership, continuous improvement, and hands-on leadership on the factory floor to drive safety, quality, and productivity gains.

The candidate will lead problem solving, implement standard work, and collaborate with Product Specialists, Quality Engineers, and Supply Chain to optimize flow and reduce lead times while sustaining improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial engineering or Continuous Improvement role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong Analytical and data-driven decision making
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, casting, assembly, etc.) and production systems
• Experience with developing Standard work, Work Instructions, Process Documentation, Leading Kaizen, Problem Solving, and CAD tools (2D/3D) and data analysis with Excel/Power BI

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing process performance within the B-Series Value Stream.
• Monitor and improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Identify process constraints, bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and sources of variation.
• Lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives across the value stream.
• Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements are met.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Lean / Continuous Improvement mindset

Prioritization by impact

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Dresser Utility Solutions is seeking a Value Stream Process Engineer to join the B-Series Value Stream in Houston, TX. The role emphasizes process ownership, continuous improvement, and hands-on leadership on the factory floor to drive safety, quality, and productivity gains.

The candidate will lead problem solving, implement standard work, and collaborate with Product Specialists, Quality Engineers, and Supply Chain to optimize flow and reduce lead times while sustaining improvements.