Operations Engineer

Creston • Orangeburg, NY

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About The Position

The Operational Excellence Engineer supports Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify waste, improve process flow, and support data-driven problem-solving. The engineer assists in conducting Kaizen events, analyzing process performance, and implementing sustainable improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 2-4 years Manufacturing operations, CI, or process engineering required
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required
• 1-2 years Lean or Six Sigma project support preferred
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Standard Work, Kaizen)
• Basic Six Sigma concepts (DMAIC, SPC Data analysis & reporting (Excel, Minitab preferred)
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Understanding of manufacturing systems and workflows

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
• Assist with value stream mapping, Kaizen events, root cause analysis (RCA), and SPC activities.
• Document standardized work, support 5S activities, and help maintain visual management systems.
• Analyze production data, identify trends, and assist with corrective and preventive action initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing workflows and reduce waste.
• Provide basic Lean/Six Sigma coaching to production personnel.
• Assist in developing KPIs and reports that support continuous improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees