Process Improvement Engineer

You will spend time on the production floor analyzing workflows, conducting time and labor studies, evaluating facility and process layouts, and identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, efficiency, and turnaround times. The company offers a collaborative, operationally focused environment where engineering professionals work closely with Operations, Quality, and other teams to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Location: Houston, TX
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Salary: $100,000-$120,000 annually
Bonus: 15% discretionary bonus
Travel: Up to 10% domestic travel
Relocation: Available


About the Company

Our client is an established organization supporting high-volume automotive and vehicle-processing operations in the Houston area. The company offers a collaborative, operationally focused environment where engineering professionals work closely with Operations, Quality, and other teams to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement throughout the facility.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives within a high-volume vehicle-processing environment.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys being close to the operation. You will spend time on the production floor analyzing workflows, conducting time and labor studies, evaluating facility and process layouts, and identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, efficiency, and turnaround times.

The Process Improvement Engineer will also lead improvement projects, develop process standards and work instructions, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable solutions.

What You'll Do

• Implement and sustain continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principles across the operation.
• Conduct time studies, work measurement, labor studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Evaluate and improve facility layouts, material flow, vehicle flow, and overall operational efficiency.
• Develop, document, and maintain production processes, standard work, process standards, and work instructions.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement effective countermeasures.
• Lead assigned process improvement and engineering projects from analysis through implementation.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Support process changes and new accessory launches within a high-volume vehicle-processing environment.
• Train and support associates on Lean and continuous improvement concepts and practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies related to vehicle processing, material handling, automation, and process improvement.

 

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or another engineering discipline preferred.
• Approximately 4-6 years of relevant experience in Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, manufacturing, or operational/process improvement.
• Hands-on experience implementing process improvements within a manufacturing or similar operational environment.
• Experience conducting time studies, work measurement, labor studies, standard work, process design, line balancing, and/or workflow and layout optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements with measurable results.
• Experience with structured root-cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies such as A3, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, or DMAIC.
• Exposure to project management and the ability to coordinate improvement initiatives across multiple departments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with both leadership and employees on the production floor.
• Ability to independently manage assigned projects, communicate progress and risks, and follow initiatives through implementation.
• Valid in-state driver's license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying Lean methodologies such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, waste elimination, and process standardization.
• Experience leading small to mid-sized process improvement projects.
• Experience with facility or production layout design.
• Experience improving material or product flow and operational turnaround times.
• SAP applications experience.

Apply Today

If you have a background in process improvement, industrial engineering, Lean manufacturing, time studies, or operational efficiency and enjoy working directly with Operations to turn data into meaningful improvements, we encourage you to apply.

Join a collaborative environment where you'll have the opportunity to make a measurable impact on processes, efficiency, quality, and day-to-day operations.
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