Lead Process Engineer - Continuous Improvement & Operational Impact

Lead Process Engineer - Continuous Improvement & Operational Impact

• 10+ years of manufacturing experience to lead our high-level initiatives is required
• Bachelor’s in Engineering (BSME or BSIE); an MBA will be given significant preference for their ability to merge engineering precision with business strategy
• Pay is highly competitive, ranging up to $120,000 for a qualified candidate
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• No remote as this is an onsite position
• Full-time, permanent W-2 employee
• Full benefits
• No relocation
• Located in the Brown Deer, Wisconsin area

This full-time, permanent Lead Process Engineer career opportunity is at a well-respected, financially sound industrial manufacturer of environmentally friendly products. In the company's entire history, they have never had a layoff, offering a level of job security that is rare in today’s market. This role acts as a high-level change agent and strategic partner to the Plant Manager and COO, utilizing Lean tools to drive breakthrough improvements across manufacturing, logistics, and office systems. The facility is clean, modern, and free of internal politics, fostering a culture where hard work is rewarded. With benefits starting on your first day, you will join a stable, friendly environment dedicated to manufacturing excellence.

The successful candidate's duties and responsibilities will encompass:

• Champion the organization’s Continuous Improvement (CI) strategy, acting as a change agent to deliver breakthrough improvements in safety, productivity, quality, and operational costs
• Design and evaluate integrated production systems, including logistics, material flow, cost analysis, and human work factors to ensure peak efficiency across all departments
• Lead cross-functional project teams focused on root cause analysis, utilizing Lean tools (5S, VSM, QFD) to develop corrective actions for business performance gaps
• Develop and mentor training programs for all levels of the organization, educating staff on proprietary manufacturing methods, work standardization, and competency-based training
• Partner with Senior Leadership to develop and implement long-term manufacturing plans, manage CI project budgets, and ensure fiscal expectations and milestones are met

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• 10 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment (experience in paper production, printing, or paper converting is highly preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (MBA or advanced leadership training is preferred)
• Proven mastery of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, VSM, QFD, TPS) and the ability to implement them from the ground up
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, determine financial payback for large-scale projects, and lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen to, value, and incorporate input from all levels of the organization
• A stable and reliable work history with no frequent "job-hopping"
• Being a US citizen or Green Card holder with a residence within a 45-minute drive of Brown Deer, WI