Jobs · Engineering · Missouri

Process Optimization Engineer

Forrest T. Jones & Company · Kansas City, MO · 3 days ago
EngineeringFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze end-to-end business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization.
  • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, Industrial Engineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Develop process maps, workflow diagrams, and value stream analyses.
  • Establish performance baselines and track improvement metrics.
  • Evaluate and implement AI technologies to improve operational efficiency.
  • Identify use cases for Machine Learning, Generative AI, Intelligent Document Processing, Predictive Analytics, and Process Mining.
  • Partner with the BPMO team to design, test, and deploy AI-powered solutions.
  • Develop business cases supporting AI investments and transformation initiatives.
  • Analyze operational and business data to uncover trends and improvement opportunities.
  • Create dashboards and reporting tools that measure process performance.
  • Use predictive and prescriptive analytics to improve planning and decision-making.
  • Ensure data integrity and governance standards are maintained.
  • Identify opportunities to integrate AI capabilities into existing enterprise systems.
  • Support system enhancement projects and digital transformation programs.
  • Aid in requirements gathering, solution design, and user acceptance testing.
  • Education and Experience

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
  • 3–7 years of experience in process improvement, industrial engineering, business systems, analytics, or related disciplines.
  • Experience with Business Process Management (BPM) methodologies.
  • Knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, or intelligent automation technologies.
  • Experience using data analysis and visualization tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in data science, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, AI, or related field.
  • Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
  • Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Azure AI, Power Platform, Power BI, or similar AI/automation platforms.
  • Knowledge of Process Mining tools such as Celonis or Microsoft Process Advisor.
  • Experience leading digital transformation initiatives.
  • Familiarity with change management methodologies.

Technical Skills

  • Process Mapping and Process Mining
  • Lean Manufacturing / Lean Operations
  • Six Sigma Methodologies
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Data Analytics and Visualization
  • Power BI
  • SQL
  • Process Automation (RPA)
  • Generative AI Technologies
  • Machine Learning Fundamentals
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Microsoft Power Platform
  • ERP and Business Systems Integration
  • Project Management

Competencies

  • Strategic Thinking
  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Systems Thinking
  • Collaboration and Influence
  • Change Leadership
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication and Presentation Skills

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including company-paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance plus voluntary dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company matching, generous paid time off and much more.

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