Lean Engineer

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies in Findlay, OH is seeking a Lean Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing setting. Lead Lean projects, train teams, and partner across production, engineering, quality, supply chain and leadership to reduce waste and improve performance.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, standard work, and visual management to sustain gains and promote a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or operational excellence initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with Lean tools: Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Kaizen.
• Strong Excel/Office skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence across levels.
• Self-motivated with ability to independently drive projects and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events and value stream initiatives to drive measurable business results.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, supply chain and leadership to eliminate waste.
• Coach and mentor employees on Lean principles and problem solving.
• Analyze performance data and apply Lean methods to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Develop standard work, visual management, and process documentation.
• Champion a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Independent project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Findlay, OH
On-Site
Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

Lean Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events, process improvement projects, and value stream initiatives that drive measurable business results.
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership teams to identify and eliminate waste throughout the organization.
• Train, coach, and mentor employees on Lean principles, problem-solving tools, and continuous improvement best practices.
• Analyze operational performance data and use Lean methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams and effectively communicate project goals, progress, and results to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Develop and sustain standard work, visual management systems, and process documentation using Microsoft Office tools and reporting systems.
• Serve as a champion for continuous improvement by promoting a culture of accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or operational excellence initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Kaizen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to independently lead projects and drive change.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, solve problems, and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and relevant experience will also be considered.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.