Lean Industrial Engineer: Lab Process Optimizer

Eurofins; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Eurofins is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer to lead site initiatives in Lancaster, PA. You will drive the Eurofins Operational Excellence framework, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and identify opportunities to optimize lab processes across the group.

The role requires a strong Lean background, 3+ years of experience, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while delivering measurable efficiency gains and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science; Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years Lean or Process Improvement experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Act as SME with automation engineers and lab ops to identify opportunities improving productivity and reducing waste.
• Develop tools to quantify labor savings, waste reduction and carbon footprint impact from Lean projects.
• Manage projects through completion and monitor outcomes; execute action items as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean methodology

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Data analysis

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science

Industrial Engineering preferred

Tools

Excel

Visio

Power BI

MS Project

Job description

Eurofins is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer to lead site initiatives in Lancaster, PA. You will drive the Eurofins Operational Excellence framework, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and identify opportunities to optimize lab processes across the group.

The role requires a strong Lean background, 3+ years of experience, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while delivering measurable efficiency gains and waste reduction.