Aerospace and Defense, Coaching, Computer Workstations, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Employee Benefits, Health Plan, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Plant Layout and Design, Project Tracking, Reporting Dashboards, Systems Maintenance, Time Tracking, Value Stream Mapping
Lean Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite Ocala, FL)
We are looking for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer for a global aerospace company. In this role, you will lead and implement facility-wide 6S and Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including value stream mapping, plant layout optimization, and waste reduction programs to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
This is a 12-month contract (extensions likely), 40-hour-per-week (4-day 10-hour shifts per week) job, an On-site role based out in Ocala, FL.
This is a W-2 role as a Stage 4 Solutions employee. Health benefits and 401K are offered.
Responsibilities
- Champion a facility wide 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) and Value Stream Mapping transformation that embeds Lean Manufacturing into every daily activity, eliminates waste, and drives maximum utilization of space, equipment, and people.
6S Program Leadership
- Design, launch, and sustain a top to bottom 6S initiative across the entire plant.
- Conduct baseline 6S audits, set visual standards, and create daily/weekly/monthly audit cycles.
- Develop and enforce 6S policies, checklists, and signage that are easily understood at all employee levels.
- Workflow & Layout Optimization
Map current value streams
- Redesign work stations and equipment layout to support 6S driven flow and cellular manufacturing.
- Eliminate unnecessary motion, transportation, and inventory through compact, organized work cells.
- Waste Identification & Elimination
Lead Kaizen events focused on the "6S wastes" and Value Stream Mapping.
- Quantify cost savings and productivity gains from each 6S and/or Value Stream improvement.
Training & Culture Building
- Coach teams to own and sustain 6S practices.
- Build real time dashboards to track progress and drive corrective actions.
Continuous Improvement Governance
- Maintain a suggestion system for frontline 6S ideas.
- Facilitate regular 6S review meetings and celebrate successes to reinforce cultural change.
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience with leading 6S/5S programs in large scale manufacturing.
- 5+ years' experience with Demonstrated success in redesigning plant layouts to support 6S and Lean flow.
- 5+ years' experience with Demonstrated success in facilitating Value Stream Mapping workshops.
- 5+ years' experience with CCA Manufacturing
- 5+ years' experience with Cable & Harnessing Manufacturing
- Bachelor's Degree
Preferred:
- -Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification preferred.
Please submit your resume to our network at http://www.stage4solutions.com/careers/(Please apply to the Manufacturing Engineer (Onsite Ocala, FL) role.
Please feel free to forward this opportunity to others who may be interested.
Stage 4 Solutions is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing employees with an inclusive environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on the job requirements and candidates' qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion/belief, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Compensation: $55 62.26/hr
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