Lean Engineer: Factory Improvement & Kaizen Leader

Vestas; Comer (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits coverage within your first 30

State-of-the-art Training Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Annual bonus

Job summary

Vestas in Colorado is seeking a Lean Engineer to drive factory improvements using Lean assessments, VSM, takt time, kanban, and 5S.

You will partner with cross-functional teams on NPI ramp-up, PFMEA alignment, and daily management, and coach operators on standard work and problem solving.

The role requires 3–5+ years of experience, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, and strong data-analysis skills; on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Lean, continuous improvement, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (VSM, takt, kanban, 5S, kaizen, SMED, standard work).
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) strongly preferred; demonstrated application of Six Sigma tools to reduce variation and improve process capability.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and structured problem solving.
• Proficiency in data analysis, time studies, and capacity modeling.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive change in a production environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; CAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean tools (VSM, 5-Why, 8D, SMED, standard work) to stabilize and improve production processes.
• Communicate process changes and improvement outcomes clearly to operators, technicians, and leadership.
• Maintain accurate documentation, KPIs, and Daily Management System data.
• Work on the factory floor as needed to support improvement activities and coaching.

Skills

VSM

Takt time

Kanban

5S

Kaizen

SMED

Standard work

PFMEA

Control Plans

Data analysis

Time studies

Capacity modeling

Communication

Facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence without authority

MS Office

CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Vestas in Colorado is seeking a Lean Engineer to drive factory improvements using Lean assessments, VSM, takt time, kanban, and 5S.

You will partner with cross-functional teams on NPI ramp-up, PFMEA alignment, and daily management, and coach operators on standard work and problem solving.

The role requires 3–5+ years of experience, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, and strong data-analysis skills; on-site role with competitive benefits.