Process Improvement Engineer

THE ROLE

RMS 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 REQUIREMENTS

OTHER 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.

This position can be required to participate in the company random or customer specific drug and alcohol screening and background check.

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.

RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments.

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.