Lean Engineer I/II: Kaizen & Flow Optimization

Mortenson Construction; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson-mr

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

BLUvera, Mortenson's manufacturing unit, seeks a Lean Engineer I or II to drive continuous improvement across a growing operation. You will partner with project leadership and frontline teams to reduce waste, improve safety, and optimize workflow.

The role includes facilitating Kaizen events, implementing 5S, and standardizing work to sustain measurable improvements as the business scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CM/CE/Engineering.
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing.
• Prior construction job site experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application.
• Reliable, follow-through on commitments.
• Trainer and facilitator experience.
• Ability to influence through relationships.
• Growth mindset and proactive self-starter.
• Curiosity and optimism with diverse teams.
• Active listening and effective communication, open to feedback.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership and craft workforce to gain buy-in for lean approaches.
• Provide regular feedback to leadership and lean group on approaches and cross-project sharing.
• Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and levels.
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite.
• Coordinate and facilitate improvement events with project team and experts.
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure ongoing tool use.
• Assist forepersons in observing work and adherence to standardized work.
• Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements.
• Support team and partners in applying 5S practices.
• Communicate 5S standards during onboarding of new workforce and partners.
• Create plans/resources to achieve 5S standards.
• Support flow and work management onsite.
• Participate in flow schedule development for work phases.
• Assist superintendents in daily planning and learning approaches.
• Promote one-piece flow for self-perform work and reduce batching.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Facilitation

Relationship building

Growth mindset

Active listening

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering or related field

Job description

BLUvera, Mortenson's manufacturing unit, seeks a Lean Engineer I or II to drive continuous improvement across a growing operation. You will partner with project leadership and frontline teams to reduce waste, improve safety, and optimize workflow.

The role includes facilitating Kaizen events, implementing 5S, and standardizing work to sustain measurable improvements as the business scales.