Lead Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Advanced Energy; Carmen; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational excellence by implementing Lean principles and continuous improvement across our facility in the Philippines. You will identify waste, optimize processes, and lead activities that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality.

The role requires expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, VSM, RCCA, and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream mapping (VSM) and process improvement workshops.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for waste elimination and efficiency improvement.
• Collaborate and Support Productivity, CIP, quality, delivery, cost and safety improvement programs.
• Develop and maintain lean metrics, dashboards, and project tracking systems.
• Drive implementation of 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work and CIP.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies such as PDCA, DMAIC, Fishbone.
• Lead cost reduction projects and monitor the realization of savings.
• Develop process documentation, standard operating procedure, and continuous improvement tools.
• Monitor project effectiveness and sustain gains through regular audits.
• Support strategic business objectives through operational excellence projects.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Industrial Engineering

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Cross-functional Leadership

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Energy is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational excellence by implementing Lean principles and continuous improvement across our facility in the Philippines. You will identify waste, optimize processes, and lead activities that improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance quality.

The role requires expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, VSM, RCCA, and strong project management skills.