Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Drive Continuous Improvement

Copeland; Belluno; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland seeks a motivated Lean Manufacturing Engineer for our Belluno site. You will support the Copeland Business System (CBS) and Lean practices, working with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction.

The role requires 1–2 years in lean environments, a technical degree, and native Italian with intermediate English. Regular on-site presence in Belluno, Italy is expected, with a salary range of €30,000–€38,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 1–2 years of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Project Management in manufacturing.
• Good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support CBS implementation and monitor continuous improvement actions and KPIs.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and Lean workshops using 5S, VSM, Standard Work, SMED, Visual Management.
• Track activities and results related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Productivity.
• Contribute to Cost Reduction through process optimization, standardization and automation.
• Support Lean Daily Management routines and follow-up on improvement actions.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and root causes.
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures and promote Lean across teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Italian Native

English Intermediate

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Copeland seeks a motivated Lean Manufacturing Engineer for our Belluno site. You will support the Copeland Business System (CBS) and Lean practices, working with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction.

The role requires 1–2 years in lean environments, a technical degree, and native Italian with intermediate English. Regular on-site presence in Belluno, Italy is expected, with a salary range of €30,000–€38,000 depending on experience.