Lean Manufacturing Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Full benefits package

401(k) with 5% match

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to advance manufacturing operations in PA, split ~80% engineering and 20% Lean/CI. You will drive process improvements, design cells and layouts, and develop standards with a focus on waste reduction and quality.

The role emphasizes hands-on Lean initiatives, collaboration with Production, Quality, and Materials, and delivering measurable results on the shop floor. A strong background in Lean tools and 5S/Kaizen is required.

Qualifications

• 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 reading engineering drawings and interpreting 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.

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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Project management

Problem solving

Reading drawings

GD&T

5S

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering

5+ years manufacturing engineering experience

Six Sigma certification (bonus)

2D CAD knowledge (bonus)

Experience with SAP

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

6935083

6 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.

• 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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