Lean Engineer I or II - BLUvera Manufacturing

Mortenson Construction; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous_M

Job summary

BLUvera, Mortenson's manufacturing and fabrication arm, is seeking a Lean Engineer I or II to drive continuous improvement across a growing operation. This hands-on role will partner with project leadership and frontline teams to improve safety, eliminate waste, streamline processes, and optimize workflow.

The Lean Engineer will facilitate Kaizen events, implement 5S and standardized work, improve production flow, and help teams sustain measurable improvements as products scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and practical experience.
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing.
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred.
• Current driver's license.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments.
• Effective trainer and facilitator.
• Ability to influence through relationship building.
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset.
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism.
• Effective listening and communication, open to feedback.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and buy-in for lean approaches.
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the group lean leader on lean approaches and cross-project sharing.
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite.
• Coordinate and facilitate improvement events with project team and experts.
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure ongoing application of tools.
• Assist forepersons in observing work and adhering to standardized work.
• Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements.
• Support project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S.
• Communicate 5S standards during onboarding of new workforce and trade partners.
• Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards.
• Support flow and work management onsite.
• Participate in flow schedule development for work phases.
• Assist superintendents and forepersons 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

Lean manufacturing

Project collaboration

Leadership

Travel up to 75%

Education

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

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

SUMMARY

BLUvera, Mortenson's vertically integrated manufacturing and fabrication business, is seeking a Lean Engineer I or II to help drive continuous improvement across a growing manufacturing operation. This hands-on role will partner with project leadership and frontline teams to improve safety, eliminate waste, streamline processes, and optimize workflow.

The Lean Engineer will facilitate Kaizen events, implement 5S and standardized work, improve production flow, and help teams sustain measurable improvements. As BLUvera continues to scale and introduce new products, this role will have the opportunity to help build efficient, repeatable processes and a culture of continuous improvement from the ground up.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the group lean leader on lean approaches and cross-project sharing
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite
• Coordinate and facilitate improvement events with project team and experts
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure ongoing application of tools
• Support forepersons in observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities
• Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements
• Support project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices
• Communicate 5S standards during onboarding of new workforce and trade partners
• Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards
• Support flow and work management onsite
• Participate in flow schedule development for work phases
• Support superintendents and forepersons in daily planning, work management, and learning approaches
• Promote one-piece flow for self-perform work and reduce batching practices
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related degree OR Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
• Current driver's license
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Effective trainer and facilitator
• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 75%

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $78,800 - $98,500. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT BLUvera

BLUvera, a Mortenson affiliate, is the leading manufacturer creating solutions that are industrializing the construction industry. We provide innovative building solutions that deliver a faster, safer, and more predictable experience for construction projects. Our products are fabricated with unprecedented precision, accuracy, and speed, providing customers with a fast, cost-effective, and safer building solution.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.