At TDW we put people first - that means working everyday to ensure the pipelines that run through our communities are operating safely and reliably. What sets us apart is our expertise, experience and commitment.
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Overview
Serve as an individual contributor and technical leader within the manufacturing organization, applying engineering principles to optimize production processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance system performance for TDW products and services. Focus on process capability, throughput, cost reduction, and waste elimination across manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze, develop, and continuously improve manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, assembly, paint, and testing operations
- Lead and support initiatives to improve throughput, cycle time, capacity, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain) to identify and eliminate process inefficiencies and constraints
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and/or continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable operational improvements
- Develop and maintain standard work, process documentation, and visual management tools to ensure process consistency and repeatability
- Utilize data analysis tools to monitor process performance, identify trends, and implement opportunities
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring processes are capable, scalable, and aligned with production requirements
- Identify and implement opportunities for automation, error-proofing (poka-yoke), and process simplification
- Lead or support capital projects focused on capacity expansion, productivity improvement, and cost reduction
- Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) and implement effective and sustainable corrective actions.
- Drive improvements in material flow, layout optimization, and inventory reduction
- Ensure alignment with safety, quality, and operational standards while driving process improvements
- Support Change Management by ensuring process changes are documented and controlled in a manner to ensure proper authorization and implementation.
Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Engineering, or related field
- 3–8 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or process improvement roles
- Demonstrated experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies in a production environment
- Experience with data analysis, process mapping, and performance improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable performance (cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, OEE, etc.) improvements
- Experience working in cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
- Proficiency in process analysis tools (value stream mapping, time studies, root cause analysis, etc.)
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices
- Ability to interpret production data and translate insights into actionable improvements
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP or manufacturing systems preferred
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across functions
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
