Engineer Lean Manufacturing

Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
1-3 years of industrial/quality/continuous improvement/manufacturing engineering experience in a mass volume production environment along with knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing principles.
Excellent communication (listening, meeting facilitation, project report-outs, etc.).
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project management experience.
Self-driven, positive, hard-working, and willing to patiently challenge the status quo.
Proficient with a host of software packages including Minitab, Visio, AutoCAD, and Microsoft 365.
Fluent in English. Proficient in English reading and writing.
Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship for this role will not be provided.

Assists plant Lean Manufacturing Manager in developing Lean strategy for plant-wide implementation.
Has knowledge of and experience with Lean Principles and methodologies: Waste Elimination, Value Stream Mapping, 5S+1, Kanban Pull System, and Quick Changeover.
Is a problem solver and proficient in Structured Problem-Solving methods: PDCA, Six Sigma, 8D.
Analyzes and builds Standardized Work and Work Instructions to optimize process efficiencies in production, material flow, and equipment layouts.
Develop and lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives (to improve efficiency, Manufacturing Cycle Time (MCT), Machine Changeover, and Inventory Control) and be able to train associates.
Plans, charters, implements, and sustains key facility, operations, and warehouse projects (e.g., recycling management, line rate improvement, and storage capacity utilization).
Completes other duties as assigned.