Process Improvement Engineer

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Process Improvement Engineer III  in Tobaccoville, NC

Process Improvement Engineer III is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, equipment reliability, and operational performance. This role leverages production data, shop-floor observations, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify process losses, implement sustainable solutions, and improve manufacturing efficiency. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders, the position plays a key role in optimizing processes, standardizing best practices, and delivering measurable business results through TPM, Lean, and operational excellence initiatives.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Drive manufacturing process improvements focused on safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost reduction.
• Analyse production data and KPIs (OEE, MTBF, downtime, waste, throughput) to identify losses and improvement opportunities.
• Lead Lean, TPM, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve process stability and operational performance.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to implement sustainable solutions.
• Utilize root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies to resolve recurring issues and standardize best practices across operations.

Can this be your future role?

• Are you energized by improving manufacturing processes and turning daily losses into clear, practical improvement actions?
• Do you enjoy working close to the process, using both data and shop-floor observations to understand what is happening and what needs to change?
• Can you influence different departments and stakeholders by communicating priorities, opportunities, and actions in a simple and structured way?
• Are you comfortable owning improvement work independently while also collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and support teams?
• Do you naturally look for better ways to run a process, sustain standards, and help teams improve performance over time?

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical discipline.