Process Improvement Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Job Requirements
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Job Responsibilities:
• Process Improvement: Assist in the analysis and optimization of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Confers with management to set continuous improvement goals and objectives
• Technical Support: Provide support to production teams by troubleshooting equipment issues and recommending solutions to improve operational performance.
• Develops training materials for lean process training and implementation
• Provides training and mentoring to employees on lean process implementation
• Facilitates and leads the continuous improvement process by identifying training needs and providing training in problem solving methodology, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc.
• Engages the leadership team in setting and achieving goals utilizing Lean initiatives. This includes working with key leadership both functionally and strategically to drive overall improvements in specific areas.
• Create metrics, deployment goals, and objectives to drive accountability throughout the organization.
• Lead the implementation of Lean programs from inception to completion.
• Provides input and feedback to key leadership positions about process improvement opportunities.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Documentation: Help create and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flows.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality assurance, and production, to ensure smooth integration of new processes and technologies.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, measure performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Training: Assist in training production personnel on new processes, tools, and best practices to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards.
Required Skills/Education:
• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in implementing lean principles in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and Lean principles.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with engineering software tools (e.g., CAD, data analysis software).
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people - ALL PEOPLE - breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran's status, or any other protected class.