Lean Manufacturing Engineer

LeoForce; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen manufacturing operations in PA. The role is ~80% Manufacturing Engineering and 20% Lean/CI, focusing on process improvements, waste reduction, and measurable results on the production floor.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering with 5+ years of experience and strong Lean tool proficiency (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work). SAP and MS Office experience is required; Six Sigma is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on Lean/CI experience.
• Proficiency with Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Six Sigma certification or related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support operations through process development and continuous improvements.
• Design and improve methods, tooling, cells, and layouts.
• Develop work instructions and process documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Materials to improve efficiency.
• Lead Lean/CI initiatives using 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• Identify opportunities for automation and waste elimination.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to implementation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Six Sigma certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

2D CAD

Job description

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

6910014

7 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $100,000 - $115,000 per year

Job Details

We’re seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to support manufacturing operations while driving Lean and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives across our largest business division in PA. This role is approximately 80% Manufacturing Engineering and 20% Lean/CI, giving you the opportunity to improve manufacturing processes, optimize production, reduce waste, and implement practical solutions that deliver measurable results on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations through process development, troubleshooting, and production improvements.
• Design and improve manufacturing methods, tooling, assembly processes, manufacturing cells, and plant layouts.
• Develop work instructions, manufacturing standards, and process documentation to improve consistency and quality.
• Partner with Production, Quality, and Materials to improve manufacturability, productivity, and operational performance.
• Lead Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives using tools such as 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Identify opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, cost reduction, and waste elimination.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from concept through implementation while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related engineering discipline (equivalent experience considered).
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience leading or supporting Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Standard Work.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes, productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and interpret GD&T.
• Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Six Sigma certification, Manufacturing/Production Engineering experience, factory layout experience, or basic 2D CAD knowledge is a plus.

A bit about us:

Our client is a privately-held global leader in manufacturing, with their serving a wide range of industrial and mOur Clientle applications.

Why join us?

• $90k-$110k base + $5k annual bonus + full benefits package
• Stable, growing global manufacturer with long-term career opportunities.
• High-visibility role partnering across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Materials.
• Opportunity to drive Lean initiatives while owning impactful manufacturing engineering projects.
• Excellent benefits, 401(k) with 5% match, and a collaborative, team-oriented culture with excellent employee tenure across all departments/positions

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