Top 44 Plant engineer Jobs in Lynchburg Va

Operational Excellence Engineer
Delta Star Inc. —Lynchburg, VA
- $107,500 - $134,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Process Engineer
U.S. Pipe —Lynchburg, VA
- $120,000 - $140,000 a year
- Online Application
- 5 years
- Data analysis skills
- Microsoft Office
Water Treatment Engineer
Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP —Lynchburg, VA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Project Chief Engineer
BWX Technologies —Lynchburg, VA
- $112,000 - $177,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Materials Engineer
BWX Technologies —Lynchburg, VA
- $76,000 - $119,000 a year
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Laboratory experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
IBR Mechanical Engineer
Framatome North America —Lynchburg, VA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Early Career IBR Mechanical Engineer
Framatome North America —Lynchburg, VA
- $78,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Safety Analysis Engineer
BWX Technologies —Lynchburg, VA
- $99,000 - $157,000 a year
- Remote
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Estimating Design Representative
The Lester Group Inc and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries —Lynchburg, VA
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Residential
Experienced Mechanical Engineering Aide
Framatome North America —Lynchburg, VA
- $30.90 - $40.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Schematics
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Instrumentation and Control (I&C) System Design Engineer
BWX Technologies —Lynchburg, VA
- $99,000 - $157,000 a year
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Civil Engineer - Water Resources
City of Lynchburg, VA —Lynchburg, VA
- $56,388.80 - $107,244.80 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Reactor Operations Engineer
BWX Technologies —Lynchburg, VA
- $86,000 - $157,000 a year
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Supervisor I, Engineering
Framatome North America —Lynchburg, VA
- $140,837 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Control Design Engineer I
Delta Star Inc. —Lynchburg, VA
- $72,720 - $80,800 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- System design
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Electrical Engineer (ENG 2)
BWX Technologies —Lynchburg, VA
- $76,000 - $119,000 a year
- Pass drug screening
- Senior level
- Electrical Engineering
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Nuclear Power Plant Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead
BWX Technologies —Lynchburg, VA
- $99,000 - $180,000 a year
- 7 years
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Advanced Fuel Neutronics Engineer
Framatome North America —Lynchburg, VA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Engineer III - Core Neutronics
Framatome North America —Lynchburg, VA
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
14d
Safety Analysis Engineer VIE F/H
Framatome —Lynchburg, VA
- $44,928 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Analysis skills
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Operational Excellence Engineer

Delta Star Inc. -
Lynchburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$107,500 - $134,400 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee stock ownership plan
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

English
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Cross-functional team management
Project stakeholder communication
Stakeholder relationship building
Cross-functional communication
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

This is a hybrid position that requires onsite presence for one week per month at one of the following plant locations: San Carlos, CA; Lynchburg, VA; or Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC.
Summary
Delta Star Inc. is seeking a strategic, results driven Operational Excellence Engineer to lead performance improvement and transformation across manufacturing processes and value streams. This role is a key driver of operational success—combining deep technical expertise, lean principles, and cross functional leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. If you thrive in complex environments and enjoy driving measurable business impact, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
As an Operational Excellence Engineer, you will serve as a subject matter expert and process owner, leading continuous improvement and transformation initiatives across the organization. You’ll partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to standardize best practices, eliminate waste, and implement scalable improvements. You’ll also help shape the future of manufacturing by evaluating new technologies and advancing operational capabilities.
A Day in the Life
Your day may include facilitating a Kaizen event, analyzing value stream performance, or collaborating with plant leadership to improve workflow and reduce inefficiencies. You’ll lead cross functional projects, track key performance metrics, and develop improvement roadmaps that align with broader business objectives. Whether you’re standardizing processes across sites or mentoring teams on Lean tools, your work directly drives measurable improvements in operational performance.
Specific Duties

Own and manage performance of assigned manufacturing processes and value streams.
Develop and maintain value stream maps to identify waste and improvement opportunities.
Lead Kaizen events, continuous improvement initiatives, and problem solving activities.
Deploy Lean tools such as 5S, standard work, and visual management systems.
Define, update, and standardize SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
Develop and execute improvement roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
Track and communicate operational KPIs and financial impact of improvements.
Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
Support facility layout optimization and workflow improvements.
Drive standardization of best practices across multiple sites.
Evaluate emerging technologies and manufacturing innovations.
Conduct site visits to assess performance and support implementation efforts.
Participate in benchmarking, supplier visits, and industry events to identify best practices.

What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a high impact change leader with strong operational expertise and the ability to drive transformation through structured problem solving and cross functional influence.
Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
5–10 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, or operational excellence roles.
Proven experience leading cross functional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, or related methodologies.
Experience driving organizational change and process standardization.
Experience in transformer or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.
Multisite experience preferred.
Fluency in English required; French or Spanish a plus.

Skills & Competencies

Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and continuous improvement tools.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, workflow optimization, and performance metrics.
Ability to analyze SQDC metrics and develop data driven solutions.
Strong financial acumen with ability to quantify business impact.
Exceptional change management, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to lead and influence cross functional teams without direct authority.
Strong project management and execution capability.
Experience developing standard work and training materials.
Working knowledge of CAD, manufacturing drawings, and process design.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Project, and ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365).
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on execution.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Improvement in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) metrics
Completion and impact of continuous improvement initiatives
Standardization and adoption of best practices across sites
Measurable financial impact (cost savings, productivity gains)
Reduction in process inefficiencies and waste
Stakeholder engagement and change adoption success

Travel Requirements

Approximately 25–50% travel, including domestic and international
Regular travel across U.S. and Canadian facilities
Remote capable with one week per month onsite at a Delta Star facility

Why Join Us?
At Delta Star, you'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team that values professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional service. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage. Our retirement offerings vary by location but include employer contributions to retirement plans, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and a corporate bonus plan.
You'll also enjoy paid time off, sick pay, floating holidays, and access to programs such as flexible spending accounts or similar consumer benefits. Additionally, we provide education assistance to help you grow in your career.
At Delta Star, we're committed to helping you thrive both personally and professionally.
Please note that the salary range displayed applies only to positions located in California and Virginia. Compensation for positions based in Canada is determined according to local market conditions and may differ from the salary range shown.
The salary range for this position is $107,500 - $134,400 in the State of Virginia
The salary range for this position is $139,300 - $174,200 in the State of California

Pay: $107,500.00 - $134,400.00 per year

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Operational Excellence Engineer

Senior Process Engineer

Water Treatment Engineer

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Materials Engineer

IBR Mechanical Engineer

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Safety Analysis Engineer

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