Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement

Advanced Energy; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in the Philippines is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. You will identify waste, optimize processes, and drive productivity improvements through structured problem-solving and lean practices.

Responsibilities include conducting Kaizen events, mapping value streams, and developing metrics to track savings and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, or Operational Excellence.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), work measurement, and project management.
• Data analysis, problem-solving, RCCA, and MS Office proficiency.
• Proven ability to lead Lean initiatives with strong communication.

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 procedures, 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 (VSM)

Problem Solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Engineering

Bachelors in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Energy in the Philippines is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to lead operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. You will identify waste, optimize processes, and drive productivity improvements through structured problem-solving and lean practices.

Responsibilities include conducting Kaizen events, mapping value streams, and developing metrics to track savings and performance.