Operations Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 7, 2026. Crestron scores A on the Alion truth index.
The Operational Excellence Engineer supports Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives across manufacturing operations. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify waste, improve process flow, and support data-driven problem-solving. The engineer assists in conducting Kaizen events, analyzing process performance, and implementing sustainable improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and throughput.
This is an onsite position that needs to sit in Orangeburg, NY.
Experience:
Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
Assist with value stream mapping, Kaizen events, root cause analysis (RCA), and SPC activities.
Document standardized work, support 5S activities, and help maintain visual management systems.
Analyze production data, identify trends, and assist with corrective and preventive action initiatives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturing workflows and reduce waste.
Provide basic Lean/Six Sigma coaching to production personnel.
Assist in developing KPIs and reports that support continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
2-4 years Manufacturing operations, CI, or process engineering required
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
1-2 years Lean or Six Sigma project support preferred
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Standard Work, Kaizen)
Basic Six Sigma concepts (DMAIC, SPC
Data analysis & reporting (Excel, Minitab preferred)
Strong communication and teamwork
Understanding of manufacturing systems and workflows
Per applicable state requirements, the annual pay range for this position ($77,000 - $120,000) which consists of base salary (subject to performance), reflects the hiring range for candidates. Also note, an individual’s offer may vary from this range as it may be impacted by additional factors, including but not limited to the candidate's hiring location, qualifications, experience, and market factors.