Process Engineer Iii

Position: PROCESS ENGINEER III
Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for 'Best Asset Monitoring Technology' and 'Best Digital Twin Technology' at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio) technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Yokogawa Corporation of America is seeking a Process Engineer with a strong background in Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma to support manufacturing operations. This role focuses on proactively investigating, simplifying, and standardizing processes before automation or digital solutions are implemented. This also includes evaluating and optimizing current digital solutions and processes. The Process Engineer will work cross-functionally with Production Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Software Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Investigate and document manufacturing and business processes (AS-IS / TO-BE).

* Develop standardized work instructions, process maps, and visual controls.

* Lead process improvement, and Kaizen activities.

* Define clear, automation-ready processes for software and DX projects.

* Collaborate closely with Production Engineers, Quality, and Software Engineers.

* Support data-driven decision making and continuous improvement.

* Own and lead process improvement initiatives from identification through implementation and sustainment.

* Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve material and information flow.

* Eliminate inter‑departmental stagnation in support of Yokogawa's total supply chain optimization goals.

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

* 3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing process engineering or continuous improvement.

* Hands-on experience applying Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma tools.

* Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

* Ability to work directly onsite on the shop floor.

Preferred Qualifications

* Project Management experience

* Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

* Experience with TPS or similar production systems.

* Experience supporting manufacturing automation or digital transformation.

Core Competencies

* Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving skills.

* Ability to clarify complex or ambiguous processes.

* Strong documentation and communication skills.

* Comfort working in cross-functional engineering teams.

* Self-directed execution to drive initiatives to completion with minimal supervision.

* Ability to take end-to-end project ownership & accountability.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances.

Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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