Lead Process Improvement Engineer

About ACCIONA

ACCIONA stands as a global frontrunner in renewable energy, sustainable water management, and infrastructure with a core mission to create a positive societal legacy and contribute to a better planet. Operating across more than 40 countries, the company manages the entire project lifecycle—from design and construction to operation and maintenance—offering integrated, efficient solutions while supporting economic and social progress in its communities. The team embraces a philosophy of “Business as Unusual,” emphasizing innovation, sustainability, and long-term impact.

Role Overview

The Lead Process Improvement Engineer, based on-site in Qatar, is tasked with championing operational excellence within ACCIONA's projects and business divisions. The role involves analyzing current workflows to identify inefficiencies and formulating strategies to boost productivity, quality, safety, and environmental sustainability. Key activities include workflow mapping, gathering and interpreting performance metrics, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and deploying standardized procedures coupled with continuous improvement programs. Additionally, this position requires monitoring the effectiveness of implemented changes, delivering comprehensive reports and dashboards for leadership review, and guiding team members in process optimization and change management best practices. Partnering closely with project and operations management ensures all process advancements align with ACCIONA's sustainability goals and business strategies.

Key Qualifications

• Expertise in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement frameworks.
• Strong skills in data analysis and performance measurement, adept at leveraging analytical tools to pinpoint trends, diagnose root causes, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience managing projects and leading change management efforts, including stakeholder coordination and implementation oversight.
• Robust knowledge of engineering principles relevant to infrastructure, construction, energy, or water sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities to collaborate within diverse, multidisciplinary, and multicultural teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; advanced degrees or certifications in process improvement are favorable.
• Proven capacity to operate effectively in complex on-site operational environments and adapt to changing business needs.
• Prior exposure to large infrastructure or sustainability-oriented projects in an international organizational setting is highly desirable.