Lean Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Identifies, plans, and implements activities designed to reduce costs while improving quality, safety, and delivery methods.
• Implements and drives continuous improvement activities through the application of change management and best practices.
• Develops Value Stream Mapping (VSM) plans for assigned facilities. Builds Kaizen plans and roadmaps for identified areas of opportunity.
• Supports regular President's Kaizen events.
• Develops corrective action plans based on Lean assessments.
• Upholds cost reduction programs to achieve annual operational savings objectives.
• Trains colleagues on best practices for Lean techniques and methodologies. Serves as subject matter expert.
• Monitors and audits key performance indicators (KPI's) to ensure data is valid and accurate and makes recommendations for root cause problem-solving actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to clearly communicate project performance and results to Management and prepare associated presentations as needed.
• Proficient in facilitating consensus among diverse viewpoints within a group, even amidst differing opinions.
• Demonstrated track record of thriving in team environments and strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build rapport.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience required.

Experience Requirements

• Three years of engineering experience required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing and engineering.