Manufacturing Process Development Engineer (Lean/Kaizen Lead)

Is this you?

• Do you thrive on turning vague objectives into robust, validated manufacturing processes?
• Have you led capital equipment projects—from specification and supplier engagement to runoff and production handoff?
• Are lean tools (kaizen, standard work, mistake-proofing), SPC, and FMEA part of your everyday toolkit?

Your impact

• Author clear, detailed specs for processes, tooling, and equipment that meet business and product needs.
• Plan and carry out runoff and validation, including equipment build oversight and recipe creation/modification.
• Drive waste elimination, cost-down initiatives, and lead time reductions across production lines.
• Build dependable project timelines; manage critical path items to ensure on-time outcomes.
• Partner with suppliers to align on technical requirements, timing, and quality criteria.
• Forecast and manage capital budgets; present succinct project updates to leadership.
• Lead/facilitate kaizen events that improve flow, quality, and scalability.
• Serve as project lead for cross-functional efforts; mentor engineers and technicians.
• Travel as required to support supplier runoff and validation before equipment arrives on site.

What you’ll need

Education & experience

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering (with strong mechanical background) required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience; manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Core competencies

• Complex project coordination and cross-functional communication.
• Lean, kaizen, standard work, poka-yoke, SPC, FMEA, and structured problem-solving proficiency.
• Manufacturing process verification and validation expertise.
• Equipment/tooling design and fabrication experience.
• Technical drawing literacy and concise engineering report writing.
• Mechanical design with 3D CAD; 2D detail drawing creation.
• Ability to prioritize amid ambiguity; identify and manage critical paths.
• High sense of urgency and results orientation.

Rewards & benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Time Off and holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Paid leaves
• Tuition assistance

Eligibility

Restrictions imposed by federal export control laws may limit this job opportunity to candidates who are a “U.S. Person”, which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted asylum in the United States, and refugees in the United States, or who otherwise can qualify for a license that permits them to hold the position.