Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Sunreef Yachts; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company based in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to enhance manufacturing efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and 2–5 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing. Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies and strong analytical skills are required. This role involves leading continuous improvement projects and collaborating across departments to implement best practices.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement role.
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify improvement areas.
• Implement strategies to eliminate waste and increase efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Technical Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP)

Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Process Optimization: Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.
• Waste Reduction: Implement strategies to eliminate waste (TIMWOODS: Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills) and increase efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) sessions to drive sustainable improvements.
• Standard Work & SOPs: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure process consistency.
• Production Support: Work closely with operators and production managers to resolve bottlenecks and improve workflow.
• Performance Metrics: Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and defect rates.
• Training & Coaching: Educate and train employees on Lean methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean principles into product development and production planning.
• Automation & Digitalization: Identify opportunities for Industry 4.0 solutions such as digital work instructions, IoT‑enabled process monitoring, and real‑time data analytics.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–5 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and PLM/PDM systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools (optional).
• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau).
• Soft Skills: Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience in high‑mix, low‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IATF 16949 standards.
• Background in automotive, aerospace, or marine manufacturing.