Casting Operations Lean Engineer - Continuous Improvement

Precision Castparts; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts in Connecticut is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for leading operational excellence initiatives in the investment casting process.

This role focuses on waste elimination, productivity improvement, and overall process efficiency using Lean Manufacturing principles. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable improvements and support new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Proven track record of process improvement, self-motivated and data-driven.
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment and lift materials up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in casting operations.
• Identify inefficiencies, waste, and variation using Lean principles.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement workshops.
• Drive operational excellence initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Develop and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze processes to increase efficiency and reduce scrap.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Data-driven problem solving

Lean Manufacturing principles

Job description

Precision Castparts in Connecticut is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer responsible for leading operational excellence initiatives in the investment casting process.

This role focuses on waste elimination, productivity improvement, and overall process efficiency using Lean Manufacturing principles. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable improvements and support new product introductions.