Lead Lean Manufacturing Engineer - CI & Kaizen Lead

Reyes Automotive Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Reyes Automotive Group is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join the onsite Manufacturing Engineering team. The role focuses on applying Lean/Six Sigma to improve efficiency and reduce waste across production and inventory areas.

You will lead CI projects, develop interns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive kaizen activities and cost reductions while maintaining schedules and process documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–8 years of related manufacturing engineering experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; Lean manufacturing training required.

Responsibilities

• Support Plant Manager and CI team with daily tasks.
• Lead Lean initiatives on production floor to reduce muda.
• Develop ME interns through leadership and Kaizen activity.
• Track CI projects and analyze production trends.
• Create master schedule based on Toyota milestones and plant projects.
• Conduct meetings with management for status reviews and training.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

CAD Fusion 360

MS Office Suite

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fusion 360

CAD software

Job description

Reyes Automotive Group is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Engineer to join the onsite Manufacturing Engineering team. The role focuses on applying Lean/Six Sigma to improve efficiency and reduce waste across production and inventory areas.

You will lead CI projects, develop interns, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive kaizen activities and cost reductions while maintaining schedules and process documentation.