POSITION DESCRIPTION This position is located on-site in Hamilton, Washington State.The following essential job functions are performed as an
Operational Excellence Engineer:
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
- Translate tacit knowledge from subject matter experts into clear, repeatable standards that hold up on the shop floor.
- Own the lifecycle of internal training programs: maintain existing content, develop new materials, and facilitate training with technical audiences.
- Identify gaps in documentation and training by analyzing quality data, audit findings, support requests, and direct observation of operations.
- Partner with stakeholders to author and refine requirements for documentation, training, and process improvement work; sequence that work against competing priorities; and validate at implementation that the requirements have been met and the intended outcomes delivered.
- Lead initiatives to close those gaps - scoping the work, partnering with the right SMEs, and validating that improvements actually moved the needle.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and process change activities by ensuring documentation and training are in place before launch.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects, kaizen events, and root cause analyses as part of the broader OE team.
- Champion documentation and training as strategic tools for quality, safety, and operational performance - not as administrative overhead.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, quality, or related) - or equivalent technical experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or technical operations environment.
- Demonstrated ability to write clear technical documentation - SOPs, work instructions, training materials, or equivalent.
- Comfort presenting and delivering training to technical audiences, including engineers, operators, and technicians.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify root causes, patterns, and systemic gaps.
- Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience developing controlled documents in a regulated environment (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, GMP, or similar).
- Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above).
- Experience leading or participating in kaizen events, value stream mapping, or 5S/standard work rollouts.
- Background in quality engineering, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering.
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), new line launches, or major process changes.
- Experience designing or delivering technical training programs.
- Familiarity with document control systems, knowledge management platforms, or learning management systems (LMS).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Salary range for this role is between $83,000 - $145,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off shifts. The range provided is Janicki's estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities
- By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings
BENEFITS- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
- Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
- HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
- 401k with employer matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
- Education reimbursement program
- Several shift options
- Premium pay for off-shifts
Not sure that you'll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We'll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people! 
