Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Combine hands-on manufacturing engineering with Lean leadership to solve real production challenges and improve plant performance every day This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dan Asher Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a privately-held global leader in manufacturing, with their serving a wide range of industrial and mobile applications. Why join us? $90k-$110k base $5k annual bonus full benefits package Stable, growing global manufacturer with long-term career opportunities. High-visibility role partnering across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Materials. Opportunity to drive Lean initiatives while owning impactful manufacturing engineering projects. Excellent benefits, 401(k) with 5% match, and a collaborative, team-oriented culture with excellent employee tenure across all departments/positions Job Details We're seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations while driving Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across our largest business division in PA. This role is approximately 80% Manufacturing Engineering and 20% Lean/CI, giving you the opportunity to improve manufacturing processes, optimize production, reduce waste, and implement practical solutions that deliver measurable results on the production floor. Responsibilities Support manufacturing operations through process development, troubleshooting, and production improvements. Design and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, assembly processes, manufacturing cells, and plant layouts. Develop work instructions, manufacturing standards, and process documentation to improve consistency and quality. Partner with Production, Quality, and Materials to improve manufacturability, productivity, and operational performance. Lead Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives using tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping. Identify opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, cost reduction, and waste elimination. Lead cross-functional improvement projects from concept through implementation while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related engineering discipline (equivalent experience considered). 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience leading or supporting Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives. Strong knowledge of Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Standard Work. Experience improving manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T. Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office. Strong analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Six Sigma certification, Manufacturing/Production Engineering experience, factory layout experience, or basic 2D CAD knowledge is a plus. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policyaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a