Lean Manufacturing Leader: Methods & CI

EDGE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

EDGE invites a seasoned Industrial Methods & Lean Manufacturing Lead to steer Pulse Nova's manufacturing operations, driving lean transformation, process standardization and continuous improvement across the shop floor.

You will lead time studies, line balancing, capacity modelling, and CI projects with measurable ROI, coaching leaders and operators in lean principles while ensuring safety, quality and efficient production.

Qualifications

• +8-10 years in Industrial Engineering / Methods / Lean roles in manufacturing environments (electronics, aerospace, industrial or similar).
• Proven experience improving flow and stability (OEE, cycle time, throughput, labor productivity) through Lean tools and data-driven analysis.
• Hands-on experience with structured CI methodologies (A3, DMAIC, Kaizen) and practical shopfloor implementation/sustainment.
• Solid understanding of quality fundamentals (process capability, control plans, defect containment) and documentation/traceability discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred) or equivalent demonstrated expertise leading Kaizen and coaching shop floor teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and continuously optimize manufacturing methods, process flows and workstation design to meet takt, quality, safety and ergonomics targets
• Lead Lean deployment on the shopfloor (5S, visual management, standard work, problem-solving routines) and ensure sustainability through audits
• Perform time studies, line balancing and capacity modelling to support ramp-up, staffing plans and S&OP inputs
• Own and maintain process documentation with strong change control (standard work, work instructions, layouts, control points, etc.)
• Drive productivity and cost reductions through structured CI projects with measurable ROI (labor productivity, scrap/rework reduction, lead time)
• Support introduction of new equipment, tooling and fixtures, ensuring robust process qualification and safe industrialization (incl. validation runs)
• Coach Team Leaders and operators in Lean principles and daily CI habits, building a continuous improvement culture

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Industrial engineering

Process improvement

Data-driven analysis

Kaizen

OEE

Job description

EDGE invites a seasoned Industrial Methods & Lean Manufacturing Lead to steer Pulse Nova's manufacturing operations, driving lean transformation, process standardization and continuous improvement across the shop floor.

You will lead time studies, line balancing, capacity modelling, and CI projects with measurable ROI, coaching leaders and operators in lean principles while ensuring safety, quality and efficient production.