Lean Engineer - Business Systems

LotusWorks; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VHI Healthcare Cover

Life Assurance

Pension Contribution

Training And Educational Assistance

Annual GP Check-Up

Extra Annual Leave

Healthcare Screening

Recognition Rewards

Job summary

LotusWorks, an Engineering Services provider, seeks a Lean Engineer to lead continuous improvement across commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and service delivery. You will align Lean methods with digital systems, ensuring data integrity and measurable value while reporting to the Global Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager.

You will drive cross-functional workshops, foster a culture of data-driven decision making, and optimize ERP/QMS/LMS/ATS workflows, with emphasis on compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in Lean / Operational Excellence roles.
• Experience within semiconductor, life science, advanced manufacturing, or high-tech environments preferred.
• Proven experience in business systems improvement and digital process optimisation.
• Willingness to travel.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean transformation initiatives across site operations.
• Apply Lean methodologies (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Root Cause Analysis).
• Identify and eliminate process waste across service delivery, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and support functions.
• Liaise with reliability engineering team to enhance reliability projects into overall continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement workshops.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Assess and improve workflows across business systems (ERP, QMS, Smartsheet, SharePoint, reporting tools).
• Identify integration gaps and automation opportunities.
• Lead digital workflow improvements to reduce manual processes and improve data integrity.
• Support implementation of system enhancements aligned to operational goals.
• Ensure business systems support compliance, traceability, and reporting requirements.
• AI & Intelligent Automation Enablement: identify AI opportunities and governance.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

Process Mapping

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Structured problem solving

Influence senior stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

5+ years experience in Lean / Operational Excellence

PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certifications

Tools

ERP

QMS

Smartsheet

SharePoint

ATS

Job description

LotusWorks is an Engineering Services provider specializing in managing Commissioning, Construction Services, Calibration, Operations & Maintenance scopes of work within global manufacturing facilities. LotusWorks operates globally across EMEA and North America partnering with the world's leading manufacturers across the Semiconductor, Pharmaceutical & Biologics, Medical Device and Data Centre sectors. Our team of Engineering and Technical professionals is immersed in cutting-edge technologies and innovations. LotusWorks is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, integral to our people-first approach.

The Lean Engineer will lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on optimising business systems, operational workflows, and service delivery processes within the business. This role combines Lean methodology, digital systems improvement, and operational excellence principles to drive efficiency, standardisation, quality performance, and cost reduction across site operations. This role ensures that systems, processes, and data flows are aligned to support business strategy, enhance efficiency, and deliver measurable value and will report directly into the Global Quality & Continuous Improvement Manager.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence & Lean Deployment

• Lead Lean transformation initiatives across site operations.
• Apply Lean methodologies (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Root Cause Analysis).
• Identify and eliminate process waste across service delivery, commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and support functions.
• Liaise with reliability engineering team to enhance reliability projects into overall continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement workshops.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Business Systems Optimisation

• Assess and improve workflows across business systems (ERP, QMS, LMS, ATS, SharePoint, reporting tools).
• Identify integration gaps and automation opportunities.
• Lead digital workflow improvements to reduce manual processes and improve data integrity.
• Support implementation of system enhancements aligned to operational goals.
• Ensure business systems support compliance, traceability, and reporting requirements.

Data & Performance Management

• Develop KPI frameworks aligned to operational excellence.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support dashboard development and reporting automation across our client sites and support functions.
• Ensure data quality and governance across systems.
• Ensure projects comply with company standards, data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and relevant ISO frameworks.
• Maintain documentation of integration processes, workflows, and governance requirements.

AI & Intelligent Automation Enablement

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and intelligent automation to improve operational efficiency, predictive performance, and decision-making across operations.
• Collaborate with IT, Data Analytics, and Operational teams to evaluate and implement AI-driven tools for:
• Predictive maintenance and equipment performance monitoring
• Automated reporting and KPI analytics
• Workflow automation within business systems (QMS, ERP, ATS, SharePoint)
• Risk identification and trend analysis
• Ensure AI solutions align with data governance, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements within regulated environments.
• Support pilot programs for AI-enabled process optimisation and measure return on investment (ROI).
• Develop governance frameworks to ensure ethical, secure, and responsible use of AI technologies in operational processes.
• Promote AI literacy within operational teams to support adoption and change management.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

• Lean Six Sigma (Green but Black Belt preferred)
• Value Stream Mapping
• Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Process Mapping (Visio, etc.)
• Business systems experience (ERP, QMS, Smartsheet, SharePoint, ATS)
• Strong data analysis (Excel, Power BI desirable)

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Change management capability
• Structured problem-solving approach
• High accountability and execution focus
• Ability to influence senior operational stakeholders

AI & Intelligent Systems Competencies

• Strong data literacy and understanding of AI-enabled process optimisation
• Experience identifying and implementing AI use cases in operational environments
• Familiarity with automation tools and low-code AI solutions
• Understanding of AI governance, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Ability to evaluate ROI and business impact of AI initiatives

Education / Licenses / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field
• 5+ years experience in Lean / Operational Excellence roles
• Experience within semiconductor, life science, advanced manufacturing, or high-tech environments preferred
• Demonstrated experience in business systems improvement and digital process optimisation
• Experience working in regulated or high-compliance environments advantageous
• Proven experience in project management (PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 beneficial.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• VHI Healthcare Cover
• Life Assurance
• Pension Contribution
• Training And Educational Assistance
• Annual GP Check-Up
• Extra Annual Leave
• Healthcare Screening
• Recognition Rewards

LotusWorks is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.