Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job Description Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Engineer, Lean Manufacturing to join a growing manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Lean Manufacturing principles, experience within automotive and/or manufacturing environments, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

This individual will play a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing waste, improving efficiency, and supporting new product launches while ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved. This is a unique opportunity to help build and refine world-class manufacturing systems, develop organizational capability, and influence the culture of a rapidly growing operation.

Manufacturing System Development & Optimization

Analyze, design, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.

Apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies including Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Kanban, and other continuous improvement tools.

Conduct time studies, line balancing activities, and capacity analyses to optimize labor and equipment utilization.

Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity improvements, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.

Partner with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to align manufacturing strategies and operational goals.

Support new product introduction (NPI) and launch activities, including process flow development, workstation design, PFMEA participation, and control plan implementation.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

Track key manufacturing performance indicators and develop dashboards to measure operational effectiveness.

Analyze performance trends and develop action plans to drive measurable improvements.

Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to operators and team members on Lean principles and best practices.

Facilitate problem-solving activities using structured root cause analysis methodologies.

Drive employee engagement in process improvement initiatives and waste elimination efforts.

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

• 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, 6+ years with a Master's degree, or 3+ years with a PhD.
• Experience in automotive and/or manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Proven ability to deliver sustainable process improvements and cost savings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience supporting manufacturing startup, expansion, or plant launch activities.

Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.

Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.

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