Process Improvement Engineer

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering • Saegertown, PA

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About The Position

We are seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement within a heavy industrial manufacturing environment . This role will focus on analyzing production processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance overall equipment performance. This is a hands-on role requiring regular time on the production floor working with operators, maintenance, and leadership to drive measurable results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related field required)
• 5+ years of experience in process improvement or manufacturing engineering within a heavy industrial environment
• Strong experience with:- Time studies Process flow mapping / value stream mapping Lean manufacturing methodologies Root cause analysis tools

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industries such as steel, metals, forging, foundry, machining, or heavy equipment manufacturing
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• Experience with ERP or production tracking systems
• Exposure to capital projects or plant expansions

Responsibilities

• Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement Conduct time studies and process analysis to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies
• Develop and implement improvements to increase throughput, reduce downtime, and improve product quality
• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and waste reduction
• Create and maintain process flow diagrams, value stream maps, and standardized work Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving Lead root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, Pareto, and 8D
• Investigate process issues related to scrap, downtime, and inefficiencies
• Implement corrective and preventive actions and ensure long-term sustainability Data Analysis & Performance Tracking Analyze production data and key performance indicators (OEE, downtime, scrap, yield)
• Develop reports and dashboards to track improvement initiatives
• Use data to drive decision-making and support continuous improvement strategies Heavy Industrial Process Support Work with processes such as metal forming, machining, forging, heat treating, or similar heavy industrial operations
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability and process stability
• Support capital projects and process changes related to equipment upgrades or facility improvements Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams
• Train operators and team members on new processes and best practices
• Support new product introductions and process validations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees