Lean Engineer: Process Optimization & Improvement

Virtua Advanced Solution; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Trans Skills is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to lead Lean initiatives in our Dubai plant. You will set up routings and BOMs, drive productivity improvements, and define work instructions for manufacturing teams.

You will perform cycle-time studies, Kaizen events, and implement 5S, automation, and quality improvements while supporting maintenance and drawings interpretation. Strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience as an Industrial/manufacturing Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing principles and cost reduction methods.
• Strong MS Office, budgeting, and procurement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Experience with project management and knowledge of Six Sigma, Minitab, Oracle/SAP, AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create BOMs, Routers and perform costing analysis.
• Lead product development from manufacturing side; create work instructions.
• Perform cycle time studies and improve to meet takt time; conduct Kaizen events.
• Improve activities focusing on automation, mistake proofing, safety, 5S and quality.
• Support maintenance and interpret drawings.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to feasibility studies and justify costs.
• Cost and lead time reduction activities.
• Provide layouts and drawings to improve manufacturing processes.
• Train workforce in LEAN THINKING and organize MUDA walks.
• Comply with HR, Quality, HSE, Finance, IT and Procurement procedures.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

BOM & routing

MS Office

Budgeting

Procurement

English communication

Time management

Project management

Tools

Oracle

SAP

AutoCAD

Minitab

Job description

Trans Skills is seeking an Industrial/Manufacturing Engineer to lead Lean initiatives in our Dubai plant. You will set up routings and BOMs, drive productivity improvements, and define work instructions for manufacturing teams.

You will perform cycle-time studies, Kaizen events, and implement 5S, automation, and quality improvements while supporting maintenance and drawings interpretation. Strong English communication is essential.