Analysis Skills, Business Case, Capacity Analysis, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Documentation Standards, Ergonomics, Forklift, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ISO 9001, Industrial Engineering, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Line Balancing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Capability, Process Control Engineering, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Flow, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Risk Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Single Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), Standards Development, Sustainability, System Start-Up, Team Lead/Manager, Total Cost of Ownership
Company Description:
Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Position Summary
We are seeking a driven and improvement-focused engineer to lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the plant. This role will play a key part in advancing operational performance through industrial engineering principles, lean methodologies, and standardized process documentation.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing people, improving processes, and driving measurable business results.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
- Apply industrial engineering principles to evaluate process capacity, identify constraints, and implement improvements aligned with business goals
- Serve as a Lean Event Subject Matter Expert (SME), including planning, facilitating, and sustaining kaizen events
- Coach and develop team members in lean tools and problem-solving methodologies
- Develop, standardize, and improve process documentation, including work instructions and standardized work
- Analyze production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
- Support equipment implementation, layout improvements, and process start-up activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and engineering teams to drive results
- Prepare and present project updates, business cases, and improvement results to leadership
Minimum Qualifications
- 2- or 4-year degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
OR
8-15 years of related manufacturing experience
- Strong ability to lead and execute projects and drive results
- Effective communication skills across shop floor, support staff, and leadership
- Ability to lead teams, facilitate discussions, and train others
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment
- Must be able to meet physical job requirements consistent with an industrial setting
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience applying industrial engineering methods (capacity analysis, line balancing, process optimization)
- Proven experience leading and facilitating lean events (Kaizen, VSM,SMED,5S)
- Strong background in process documentation and standard work development
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems
- Experience with PFMEA development and risk assessment methodologies
- Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, execution, and tracking results
- Familiarity with process capability, SPC, GD&T, or manufacturing process controls
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Improved process flow and capacity aligned to business needs
- Effective and sustainable lean improvements driven across the plant
- Increased team capability through coaching and training
- Clear, standardized, and maintainable process documentation
- Measurable impact to safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Work Authorization:
Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
No agency calls please.
Compensation and Benefits:
Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.
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Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown Equipment Corporation designs, manufactures, distributes, services and supports material handling products that provide customers with superior value. Since its entry into the material handling equipment industry in 1956, Crown has distinguished itself from competitors with exceptional product designs and a unique business approach based on vertical integration. When it says Crown on the outside, it's a Crown on the inside. Crown designs and manufactures 85 percent of its lift truck components, including key parts like motors, drive units, and electronic modules.