Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Leoforce; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Leoforce is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to support PA manufacturing operations, focusing 80% on Manufacturing Engineering and 20% on Lean/CI initiatives. You will drive process improvements, reduce waste, and implement practical solutions that deliver measurable results on the production floor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, and strong Lean skills (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on Lean/CI leadership and implementation experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Six Sigma certification or related experience is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Support manufacturing operations through process development and improvements.
• Design and improve methods, tooling, cells, and layouts.
• Develop work instructions and process documentation for quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Materials to boost productivity and efficiency.
• Lead Lean/CI initiatives using 5S, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Identify opportunities for automation, workflow optimization, and cost reduction.
• Lead cross-functional CI projects from concept to implementation.

Connaissances

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Map

Standard Work

Lean Tools

SAP

MS Office

GD&T

Six Sigma

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

SAP

2D CAD

Description du poste

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

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