TPM & Six Sigma Process Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Why this role matters

Every fraction of a second saved, every defect prevented, and every unplanned stop avoided adds up to competitive advantage. As our TPM & Six Sigma Process Improvement Engineer, you’ll turn data into action and action into lasting standards—directly impacting safety, quality, delivery, and cost across our industrial operations.

Imagine this

You arrive to a line with variable throughput. By mid-day, you’ve completed a VSM, led a focused Kaizen on changeovers using SMED, and kicked off an SPC plan to monitor the new process. You close the loop with a DMAIC tollgate review, document Standard Work, and partner with maintenance to embed TPM pillars that sustain the gains.

How you’ll execute

• Lead cross-functional CI projects anchored in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (DMAIC/DMADV), and TPM to deliver measurable results.
• Perform deep process analysis—workflow studies and value stream mapping—to surface Muda, constraints, and non–value-added activities across production, supply chain, and administrative areas.
• Drive data-centered problem solving: gather and interpret performance data, establish baselines, quantify opportunities, and verify improvements using statistical methods.
• Own a portfolio of initiatives with disciplined project management—scope, schedule, cost, and benefits tracked to closure.
• Enable others to improve: facilitate training on 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, and SPC; mentor teams to build a durable CI culture.
• Codify and scale improvements through robust Standard Work and best practices across the facility.
• Integrate change with partners in operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain; ensure daily routines in industrial environments reflect new standards.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related engineering field.
• Experience: 3–5 years in continuous improvement within heavy industrial, manufacturing, or production settings.
• Methodologies: Proven Lean experience (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Kanban), strong VSM/workflow analysis, and hands-on TPM pillar implementation.
• Analytics & communication: Proficiency with Minitab and Excel; excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.

Preferred

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing systems or Industry 4.0.

Capabilities and proficiencies

• Bachelor’s Degree; Engineering Degree
• Continuous Improvement; Lean Manufacturing Principles; Kaizen
• Six Sigma experience
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method); Root Cause Analysis
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM); Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Operational Metrics & KPI Management
• Operational Risk Management
• High-level Operations Analysis
• Quality Control Data Analysis