Process Engineer

Process Engineer – Gulf States Toyota

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  Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

The Process Engineer drives the implementation of continuous improvement and lean principles across Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) and/or Parts Distribution Centers (PDC). This role is based out of the PDC in Sealy, TX, and is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining production processes while fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. The Process Engineer provides data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership, supports strategic decisions involving process redesigns, equipment, and tooling, and stays current on emerging technologies to help shape the site's long-term vision and value stream roadmap.

• Implement and sustain continuous improvement principles and lean methodologies throughout the VPC and/or PDC.
• Develop, document, and control production processes, facility layouts, vehicle flow, and process standards to ensure efficient operations.
• Design and maintain job instructions, time studies, and standard data charts to support operational consistency and accuracy.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, process documentation, and work instructions aligned with production and quality objectives.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure process changes are compatible with high-volume manufacturing requirements.
• Conduct process analyses and present improvement opportunities, data insights, and recommendations to the Director of Operations and leadership team.
• Maintain open communication with line and staff members to monitor progress on key initiatives and promote engagement in process improvement.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and manufacturing trends to support innovation and long-term value stream development.
• Train VPC/PDC associates in continuous improvement tools, concepts, and practices to build a culture of operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with company policies related to data privacy by responsibly receiving, transmitting, and handling consumer and customer data.

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline from an accredited four‑year college or university.
• 3‑5 years operations experience, including but not limited to auditing, operations analysis, and successful implementation of performance enhancement initiatives.
• Reliable, consistent on‑site attendance in Sealy, TX is required; punctuality and dependability are essential to meet business needs, including participation in meetings and presentations.
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Preferred.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the…