Manufacturing Process Engineer II — Lean & Improvement
Precise Flight Inc · Bend, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level continuous improvement role at Precise Flight Inc (industrial) in Bend, OR.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 337 other live lean / ci postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $101k–$145k, from 118 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 86%
- ✓ Six Sigma 54%
- Kaizen 51%
- Value stream mapping 47%
- ✓ Root cause 44%
- 5S 31%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Precise Flight Inc
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
Apply with someone vouching for you
If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Full description from Precise Flight IncAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Key Responsibilities
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve product quality, operational efficiency, and cost performance. Works independently on moderate complexity projects and collaborates with production, quality, and design teams to support new product introduction and process improvements.
Education and Experience
- ✓Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles
- ✓Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methods
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- ✓2–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- ✓Works under general supervision
responsibilities
and delivers results
- ◆Makes and holds commitment
- ◆Communicates proactively when challenges arise and adjusts plans to stay on track
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Description
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve product quality, operational efficiency, and cost performance. Works independently on moderate complexity projects and collaborates with production, quality, and design teams to support new product introduction and process improvements.
Key Deliverables of the Position
- •Design and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity and quality.
- •Lead moderate-scale process improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
- •Support new product introduction activities including process validation and documentation.
- •Develop work instructions, tooling requirements, and operator training materials.
- •Analyze production data and recommend corrective actions.
- •Collaborate with suppliers, quality engineering, and product design teams.
- •Support equipment implementation and manufacturing process qualification.
Technical Competencies
- •Process design and manufacturing optimization
- •Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- •Manufacturing equipment and tooling integration
- •Process validation and product introduction
- •Statistical analysis and process capability measurement
- •Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
- •Engineering documentation and standard work development
- •CAD and manufacturing software tools
- •Proficient Computer Skills : Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point
- •Excellent Communication Skills – both verbal and written
Behavioral Competencies – Demonstrates behaviors consistent with our values
1) Thinks and acts like an owner
- •Uses company resources wisely & cost-effectively
- •Shows pride in the organization and a commitment to its long-term success
- •Takes full responsibility for their actions
- •Holds self to high standards of performance and integrity
2) Demonstrates high integrity
- •Consistently acts with honesty, transparency and high ethics
- •Makes decisions based on what is morally right
- •Owns their actions and holds self-accountable
3) Puts team above self; in it together
- •Prioritizes team and company over personal gain
- •Collaborates with team members within the department and across all functions
- •Contributes to a positive, inclusive work environment
4) Innovates and improves
- •Actively supports or initiates continuous improvement efforts
- •Shares ideas and suggests solutions that enhance team or business performance
- •Stays open to feedback and embraces changes
- •Demonstrates a bias towards action
5) Honors commitments
- •Consistently follows through on project timelines, meeting and deliverables
- •Takes ownership for