Continuous Improvement Engineer | Drive Lean Transformation | Braselton, GA

Nefab; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nefab Braselton, GA seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to turn Lean principles into practical improvements on the manufacturing floor. You will support Southeast sites with hands-on projects, Lean training, and change management.

You will advance The Nefab Way, focusing on measurable results, lasting change, and building strong relationships with site leaders and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field.
• At least three years of experience implementing Lean practices, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven success facilitating Lean training, Kaizen workshops, and change management initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, TPM, and related Lean methods.
• Demonstrated coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage employees and leaders at different levels.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High proficiency in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Availability to work from Braselton, GA, and provide on-site support to Southeast facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, and Gemba walks to identify waste and improve processes.
• Deliver Lean leadership training to strengthen local management capability.
• Train employees in 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and SMED.
• Coach cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement projects.
• Guide teams through change, building participation and ownership of new ways of working.
• Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor and mentor local Lean champions.
• Standardize improvements and share best practices across regional sites.
• Track and communicate results to demonstrate impact and sustain progress.
• Build relationships with site leaders and production teams.
• Coordinate a regional Lean network and explore digital tools to support CI.

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

5S

Kaizen

VSM

SMED

TPM

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Braselton, GA | Supporting Southeast Manufacturing Sites

Turn Lean principles into practical improvements on the manufacturing floor. Nefab is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer who enjoys solving problems, coaching teams, and helping employees and leaders build better ways of working.

Based in Braselton, GA, you will support manufacturing sites across the Southeast through hands-on improvement projects, Lean training, and change management. You will help advance The Nefab Way, our continuous improvement and Lean transformation framework, with a focus on measurable results and lasting change.

What You Will Do

• Lead Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping, and Gemba walks to identify waste and improve manufacturing processes.
• Deliver Lean leadership training to strengthen local management capability.
• Train employees at all levels in methods such as 5S, Kaizen, TPM, and SMED.
• Coach cross-functional teams to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement projects.
• Guide teams through change, building participation and ownership of new ways of working.
• Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor and mentor local Lean champions.
• Standardize successful improvements and share best practices across regional sites.
• Track and communicate results to demonstrate impact and sustain progress.
• Build strong relationships with site leaders, production teams, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate a regional Lean network, conduct site assessments, and explore digital tools that support continuous improvement.

What you bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Management, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience implementing Lean practices, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven success facilitating Lean training, Kaizen workshops, and change management initiatives.
• Strong working knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, VSM, SMED, TPM, and related Lean methods.
• Demonstrated coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage employees and leaders at different levels.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• High proficiency in English. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Availability to work from Braselton, GA, and provide on-site support to Southeast manufacturing facilities.

Experience collaborating across multiple sites or within an international organization is an asset.

Working at Nefab

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment, and Respect. We put customers first through cooperation and communication, empowering people to improve how we work.

In this role, you will help teams build the skills and habits to sustain improvements. If you bring practical Lean experience and enjoy developing others while delivering results, we invite you to apply.

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome all applications.