Process Engineer

Job Summary

You’ll be working inside a high-volume vehicle processing and distribution environment, focused on making systems run faster, smoother, and more efficiently. The role is hands-on: optimizing workflows, designing new processes, implementing Lean tools, and training teams on continuous improvement methods. You’ll analyze how vehicles and accessories move through the facility — and find ways to cut time, reduce errors, and boost throughput.

What You’ll Do

• Implement continuous improvement principles across vehicle processing and distribution centers.
• Design, control, and optimize production processes.
• Keep communication open with line and staff to monitor and report on progress.
• Present improvement opportunities, analysis, and recommendations to operations leadership.
• Track technology trends and contribute to future planning and facility design.
• Create job instructions and accessory installation standards.
• Develop process documentation for facility planning, design, and vehicle flow.
• Train associates in continuous improvement methods.
• Coordinate accessory readiness for high-volume manufacturing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–7 years in operations, with proven experience in auditing, operations analysis, and implementing performance improvements.
• High proficiency in Lean tools: Standard Work, 5S, Visual Management, Kanban, Material Routes, Level Loading, Poka-yoke.
• Strong skills in problem-solving methodologies: 8Ds, Kepner-Tregoe, Shainin, Red X, Six Sigma.
• High proficiency in Value Stream Mapping.
• Able to interpret technical data and communicate with a range of audiences.
• Proven experience leading and coaching Kaizen teams.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic abilities.
• Skilled in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: Experience with SAP, Minitab, Tableau, Denodo, Simul8.
• Valid in-state driver’s license required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• On-site attendance required.
• Travel up to 10% (domestic).

What You’ll Work With

• Strategic plans, standard data charts, and work instructions.
• Cross-functional teams on process and accessory implementation.
• A high-volume vehicle processing environment.