THE ROLERMS is seeking a
Process Improvement Engineer. The Process Improvement Engineer supports, trains, and develops programs and initiatives to increase operational efficiency for a rotating machinery manufacturing and repair facilities. This position plays a key role in managing capital projects, integrating newly acquired facilities, and advancing a culture of continuous improvement that exceeds customer expectations and drives measurable business results.
SKILLS REQURIED ORGANIZATIONAL - Leadership & Organization:- Managing cross-functional teams and delivering measurable project outcomes.
- Experience managing capital projects.
- Ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
- Detail-oriented with a strategic perspective.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
INTERPERSONAL - Experience Required:- Excellent leadership skills.
- Ability to lead teams and projects across entire population from the shop floor to the executive team.
- Capability to influence without authority across all levels.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating effectively.
TECHNOLOGY & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT - Experience Preferred:- Lean Six-Sigma or Black Belt certification.
- Demonstrated and applied continuous improvement tools to lead initiatives across multiple manufacturing operations.
- Teaching, coaching and leading others in the application of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead targeted, sustainable improvement initiatives in safety, quality, cost, and delivery using Lean tools, Six Sigma principles, and effective change management.
- Plan, manage, and execute capital projects across departments and locations, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timeline, and budget.
- Support the integration of newly acquired facilities, focusing on process alignment, technology adoption, and operational consistency.
- Design, develop, and support model-driven and canvas Power Apps, Power Automate flows, and Power BI dashboards to enable digital process improvement and reporting.
- Lead efforts to transform repair shops into manufacturing facilities.
- Assist sites in developing and maintaining road maps for operational efficiency using Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles.
- Provide hands-on and classroom training and coaching in Lean tools and methodologies.
- Maintain kaizen event funnel and ensure pre-event planning, cross-functional engagement, and post-event sustainment.
- Collaborate across departments to reduce waste, enhance product integrity, and align improvement efforts.
- Serve as a mentor and resource for team leaders and operators engaging in continuous improvement efforts.
- Monitor plant performance metrics, identify improvement areas, and lead targeted initiatives.
- Standardize and update business procedures based on project outcomes or kaizen events.
- Prepare and deliver presentations and reports for site and executive leadership as required.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES- The above list of activities is not all inclusive but a general representation of the requirements of an RMS Inc. Process Improvement Engineer. This list is subject to change based on the needs of the company.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other relevant 4 year degrees with strong Manufacturing experience.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations excellence, or continuous improvement roles.
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams and delivering measurable project outcomes.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps - model-driven and canvas, Power Automate, Power BI).
- Experience in managing capital projects and integrating acquisitions is strongly preferred.
- Formal training in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Able to influence across all levels, resolve conflicts, and drive results through others.
- Ability to drive change and execute on time in full. Demonstrate initiative, ownership and accountability.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain a strategic perspective.
- Knowledge of quality systems, ISO 9001, Manufacturing HSE best practices is a plus.
- AI implementation experience is preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSOTHER INFORMATION:- Travel time is expected to be 0-15% with regular travel across Houston area locations.
- This is a full-time position, with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week. Additional hours, including evenings or weekends, may be required based on project needs.
- Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English proficiently.
- Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 30 lbs., 50 lbs. with assistance.
- Ability to walk, climb, reach above head, and balance.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:- While performing the duties of this position, the employee may work/enter a shop with exposure to moving mechanical parts. While the work area may be described as generally clean, safe, and "not loud", there will be machining operations that generate moderate noise.
