Lean Industrial Engineer

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America

Lancaster (Lancaster County)

On-site

USD 66,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer to lead site‑specific initiatives and support the Eurofins Operational Excellence program. You will partner with automation engineers and lab operations to standardize processes and drive lean improvements across the network.

The ideal candidate has lean exposure, strong problem‑solving, and the ability to map current and proposed processes, analyze data, and communicate findings clearly.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required.
Minimum of 1 year of related Lean or operational excellence experience.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Analyze current laboratory processes to identify automation and lean improvement opportunities.
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 KPIs related to efficiency, downtime, and quality and report results.
Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for process issues.
Train staff on lean principles and practices.
Act as SME and collaborate with engineers and lab operations to identify productivity gains and waste reduction.
Develop tools to quantify labor savings, waste reduction and carbon footprint impact from Lean projects.
Manage projects through completion and ensure outcomes are realized.

Skills

Lean Basics

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Observational Skills

Lean Principles

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

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

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 conclusions
Strong 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: