Lean Engineer
Core
Drive continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence at an engineered steel building facility by applying Lean principles to optimize processes, safety, and productivity.
Role type
Lean Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Engineered steel buildings for utility, renewable energy, data center, and industrial applications
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Required skills
Lean Manufacturing principles, Kaizen event leadership, value stream mapping, process analysis, workflow optimization, facility layout design, root cause analysis, standard work development, visual management, project management
Preferred skills
ERP/MES/WMS system experience
Technologies
5S, Kanban, visual management tools
Responsibilities
Identify and implement manufacturing process improvements to increase safety, quality, and productivity; Lead improvement projects across fabrication, welding, paint, and assembly operations; Partner with operations and engineering teams to prioritize and sustain solutions; Analyze workflows and material movement to reduce waste and eliminate bottlenecks; Lead Kaizen events and structured problem-solving activities; Develop standard work and process documentation; Monitor key performance metrics to evaluate initiative effectiveness.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC