Lean Industrial Engineer

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer to lead site-specific initiatives and champion the Eurofins Operational Excellence methodology (Lean/5S) across laboratory operations.

The role focuses on automating and streamlining lab processes, leading Kaizen events, mapping value streams, tracking KPIs, and driving waste reduction while collaborating with automation engineers and lab staff to deliver measurable productivity gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science; Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience or significant internship experience with Lean/operational excellence projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze laboratory processes to identify automation and lean improvements.
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align automation with lean goals and business objectives.
• Monitor KPIs related to efficiency, downtime, and quality; report findings.
• Train staff on lean principles and tools.
• Serve as SME working with automation engineers and lab operations to identify automation opportunities for productivity gains.
• Develop tools to quantify labor savings, waste reduction and carbon footprint impacts.
• Manage projects from inception to completion and implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Lean methodology

Lean concepts

Process observation

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Job Description

Eurofins is searching for a Lean Industrial Engineer to lead site specific initiatives and work with the team in the Lancaster, PA area. The Lean Industrial Engineer will support implementation of the “Eurofins Operational Excellence” methodology (based on Lean/5S) and support other internal consulting initiatives/ projects to industrialize and optimize lab processes across all labs of the group.

** Lean Industrial Engineer – Specialist responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:**

• Analyze current laboratory processes to identify opportunities for automation and lean improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation aligns with lean goals and business objectives
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve flow
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to efficiency, downtime, and quality
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process failures or inefficiencies
• Train staff on lean principles
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Function as a site technical expert working closely with automation engineers, sustainability project managers, and laboratory operations to identify automation opportunities that will result in productivity gains and waste reduction
• Develop tools to quantify labor savings, waste reduction, and carbon footprint impact resulting from Lean projects
• Manage projects through completion and monitor project outcomes; personally execute action items, as applicable
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Qualifications

** The ideal candidate would possess:**

• Basic understanding of Lean methodology
• Exposure to Lean concepts and improvement projects
• Lean Certification by an accredited body preferred
• Ability to observe business processes, ask questions, and synthesize information from various sources
• Map current and proposed business processes
• Ability to gather data, analyze, and present in meaningful visual formats with conclusionsStrong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Basic understanding and application of Lean tools
• Ability to manage multiple action items and priorities
• Participates in improvement initiatives
• Effective communication skills
• Learns and applies Lean principles
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation
• Works with general supervision
• Ability to view situations from a variety of perspectives
• Understands operational metrics
• Supports process improvement efforts
• Strong organizational skills with foresight and planning
• Dedication to quality, ethics, and customer service

** Basic Minimum Qualifications:**

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science; Industrial Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience; alternatively, significant internship experience working on Lean or operational excellence projects
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. , with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full-time benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.