Process Engineer
DP World · Kansas City, MO
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Process
- Degree
- Required
- Certification
- Green Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 10 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level process role at DP World (industrial) in Kansas City, MO. Develop, implement, and improve operational processes for receiving, staging, assembling, and placing data towers at new data center locations.
- They ask for
- degree required · Green Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Value stream mapping, Time studies
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How this role compares
Against 18 other live process postings in Missouri.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $93k–$120k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- SAP 32%
- ✓ Lean 26%
- Root cause 26%
- Team leadership 26%
- Six Sigma 21%
- Kaizen 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting mentions a Green Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from DP WorldAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Travel Required | Multiple Locations
Are you a solutions-driven Process Engineer who enjoys designing efficient workflows, solving operational challenges, and improving processes from the ground up? This is your opportunity to play a key role in launching new data center operations with a global logistics leader!
We are seeking an innovative and hands-on Process Engineer to develop, implement, and optimize operational processes for traveling teams responsible for receiving, staging, assembling, and placing data towers at new data center locations. This role will focus on workflow design, labor planning, productivity analysis, equipment utilization, and continuous improvement to ensure each project operates safely, efficiently, and consistently.
If you're passionate about process optimization, enjoy turning data into actionable solutions, and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments — we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do
Develop, implement, and improve operational processes for receiving, staging, assembling, and placing data towers at new data center locations
Design efficient workflows, operational layouts, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions to support safe and consistent task execution
Conduct time studies, labor analysis, and productivity assessments to establish operational standards and resource
requirements
Analyze staffing needs, task completion times, equipment utilization, and operational capacity to support project schedules and workforce planning
Apply Lean methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping, line balancing, and waste reduction, to improve operational performance
Identify process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and operational risks while developing and implementing effective solutions
Partner with Operations, Safety, Quality, and customer teams to troubleshoot process challenges and support continuous improvement initiatives
Develop and maintain labor models, headcount analysis tools, process documentation, and performance reports
Evaluate equipment and material handling
requirements
to support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations
Conduct engineering studies and process assessments to identify opportunities for productivity improvements and cost savings
Support the development of process controls, risk assessments, and standardized operating practices
Train operational teams on updated procedures, workflows, and process improvements to ensure consistent execution
Monitor process performance and recommend adjustments based on operational data, employee feedback, and project
requirements
Collaborate with site leadership to support operational readiness, project milestones, and successful site launches
Assist with the transition and handoff of established processes, documentation, and operational standards to ongoing operations teams
Travel to subsequent data center locations to support process development, implementation, and continuous improvement as each new project begins
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Job Details
Process Engineer
Process Engineer – Design & Improve Operations for Exciting New Data Center Start-Ups!
Location: Location: Kansas City, Mo
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Play a key role in designing and improving processes for new data center start-up projects
Develop workflows, layouts, and standardized work instructions from the ground up
Drive efficiency, productivity, and continuous improvement across multiple locations
Work closely with Operations, Safety, Quality, Engineering, and customer teams
Use data-driven analysis to improve labor planning, equipment utilization, and operational performance
Gain hands-on experience supporting new site launches and operational implementations
Travel to new locations and apply engineering solutions across multiple projects
Join a growing global organization with opportunities for professional growth
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field
Experience in process engineering, industrial engineering, continuous improvement, or operational process design within logistics, distribution, manufacturing, or similar environments
Strong understanding of Lean principles, workflow optimization, labor planning, and productivity improvement
Experience conducting time studies, capacity analysis, resource planning, and process evaluations
Ability to develop standard operating procedures, work instructions, process maps, and operational layouts
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
Experience identifying operational inefficiencies and implementing measurable process improvements
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools used for engineering studies, reporti