Process Improvement Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas, United States; regular full-time onsite role with up to 10% domestic travel.

Company

hirify.global is part of The Friedkin Group and operates in the automotive and vehicle processing sector.

What you will do

• Implement and sustain continuous improvement and Lean methodologies across Vehicle Processing Centers and/or Parts Distribution Centers.
• Develop, document, and maintain production processes, facility layouts, material and vehicle flow, work instructions, standard data charts, and accessory installation times.
• Analyze processes, capacity, productivity, quality, safety, and cost data; present improvement opportunities and recommendations to operations leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional process changes and new accessory launches for compatibility with high-volume vehicle processing and installation.
• Manage engineering projects, monitor implementation progress and risks, and support follow-through across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and other stakeholders.
• Train associates on continuous improvement tools and stay informed about technologies in vehicle processing, material handling, automation, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or another engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or equivalent education and experience.
• 4–6 years of relevant Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or operational improvement experience, including hands-on engineering analysis and implementation of improvements.
• Demonstrated process improvement results in productivity, quality, safety, or cost.
• Hands-on experience with time studies, work measurement, labor standards, standard work, process design, line balancing, workflow, and layout optimization.
• Experience with structured problem-solving, data analysis, root-cause validation, and countermeasures using tools such as A3, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, PFMEA, or DMAIC.
• Ability to independently manage engineering projects, coordinate cross-functional activities, communicate progress and risks, and ensure implementation.
• Experience developing and sustaining VPC processes, facility layouts, material and vehicle flow, standard data charts, work instructions, capacity models, and practical improvement solutions.
• Valid in-state driver’s license required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Practical Lean experience with Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, waste elimination, and process standardization.
• Experience leading small to medium-sized improvement projects and potential for broader engineering and cross-functional project leadership.
• SAP Applications experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Values-driven culture focused on excellence, innovation, collaboration, and inclusive employment practices.
• Career growth opportunities supporting leadership and personal development.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, performance-based rewards, and paid leave.
• Physical duties include moving around the office and corporate campus, remaining stationary for significant periods, and occasionally moving up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.