Remote | Process Improvement Engineering Consultant — $80–$110/hour

24-Mag•New York, NY

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for professionals experienced in process engineering, manufacturing workflows, quality analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methods, root cause investigation, and structured engineering documentation processes. This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on structured process review, workflow analysis, quality improvement documentation, FMEA review, statistical output assessment, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their engineering expertise to review realistic process improvement scenarios, evaluate technical requirements, prepare structured written outputs, and support accurate, evidence-based engineering workflow tasks.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, quality improvement, continuous improvement, or related technical roles
Experience with one or more areas such as Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis, workflow documentation, yield analysis, defect analysis, or process improvement
Familiarity with methods such as 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, 8D, DMAIC, control plans, kaizen, process mapping, or statistical process control
Comfort reading and preparing engineering artifacts such as process flows, SOPs, FMEAs, project charters, kaizen reports, control plans, and quality analysis documents
Strong written communication skills and ability to explain engineering reasoning clearly
Ability to follow structured instructions and produce evidence-based work
Bachelor's or master's degree in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, quality engineering, or a related technical field is helpful
Equivalent practical experience in process improvement, manufacturing workflows, quality analysis, root cause investigation, or technical documentation review is also highly relevant

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, ASQ certification, quality engineering credential, or equivalent process improvement background
Experience with SPC, FMEA, control plans, DMAIC, kaizen events, process audits, or quality improvement projects
Experience preparing or reviewing SOPs, process flow diagrams, FMEAs, project charters, kaizen reports, defect analyses, or yield reports
Familiarity with regulated manufacturing, supplier quality, production transfer, manufacturing documentation, or quality systems
Strong attention to detail in technical documentation-heavy engineering environments

Responsibilities

Review engineering scenarios involving process flow diagrams, SOPs, control points, required steps, and workflow documentation
Evaluate process documentation against defined requirements, sequence logic, control expectations, and source materials
Support structured review of SOPs, workflow maps, process standards, and documentation checklists
Identify missing steps, unclear controls, documentation gaps, and expected process review outcomes
Review scenarios involving yield analysis, defect rates, quality metrics, failure patterns, and structured investigation materials
Evaluate quality and yield outputs against documented data, expected calculations, and defined criteria
Support root cause review using methods such as 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, 8D, or related investigation frameworks
Prepare clear written explanations for process and quality decisions based on source materials and verifiable criteria
Review FMEA materials, failure-mode checklists, project charters, kaizen reports, and improvement documentation
Evaluate Six Sigma writeups, SPC outputs, statistical results, and process improvement artifacts against defined requirements
Support structured review of control plans, risk rankings, mitigation steps, and improvement recommendations
Maintain accuracy, consistency, and professional judgment across submitted work