Production- Industrial Engineering

Essex Industries is a multi-site aerospace and defense manufacturer serving military and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking a Lean Manufacturing Specialist to support production operations through the application of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for driving process improvements, eliminating waste, and supporting Essex's key priorities of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. The Lean Manufacturing Specialist will also assist in developing and implementing best-in-class Continuous Improvement (CI) strategies to enhance operational performance across the organization.
Utilizes lean principles to improve the operations and processes of a manufacturing organization.
Analyzes production workflows, workspace design, and resource utilization to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, or waste.
Coordinates A3 & Kaizen events with production, quality and manufacturing engineering.
Coach and mentor others to support successful completion of CI projects and quick wins.
Use tools to build equipment necessary for 5-S activities (shadow boards, visual aids, forms/logs)
Identify value-added vs non-value-added work and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Recommend improvement projects based on current manufacturing methods and needs.
Complete pre-and-post implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery has been achieved and to ensure that improvements can be made for future projects.
Partner with team members to develop new support materials based on revised processes; to include training, reporting, and system enhancements.
Comply with Essex company policies and maintain a positive work environment.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required.

• 0-2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Exposure to Lean/Six Sigma principles preferred; Previous manufacturing experience is highly valued, especially within the aerospace industry.
• Familiarity with CAD software and 3D printing/additive manufacturing technologies is beneficial but not required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, including Pivot Tables, formulas, and VBA/macros.
• Base Pay and Overtime Pay Eligible
• Bonus Opportunity
• 10 company holidays
• Training & Development
• Retirement Benefits - 401k matching
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts
• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities