Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Westinghouse Electric; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric is seeking a fully remote Lean Manufacturing Engineer to enhance their global manufacturing operations. This role focuses on implementing Lean principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste, requiring significant travel and collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in continuous improvement and a strong educational background in engineering.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Educational Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Certified Manufacturing Engineer or PMI certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Lean tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of Lean principles to improve processes and workflows.
• Analyze manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities.
• Conduct training sessions on Lean methodologies.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Lean Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

Visual Daily Management

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract, and recruit the most qualified talent while valuing diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a fully remote Lean Manufacturing Engineer, you will help build lean manufacturing and process improvement programs across our global fuel manufacturing operations to achieve our goals. You will focus on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and optimizing workflow, all while maintaining safety standards. Domestic and international travel of about 60% will be required for this position.

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer position is a new role within the Operational Excellence function of Global Manufacturing (GMFG). You will report to the Director, Operational Excellence and support this position remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the implementation of Lean principles (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, A3, and others) to improve processes, workflows, performance, and capacity.
2. Analyze current manufacturing and business processes to identify opportunities for improvement and cost reduction.
3. Collaborate with teams (operations, engineering, quality, and others) to develop Lean solutions.
4. Design and conduct training sessions on Lean methodologies and best practices to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
5. Monitor goals related to process performance, providing regular reports and updates to senior management.
6. Facilitate Kaizen events and other continuous improvement activities aimed at eliminating waste and improving throughput.
7. Support the development and deployment of standardized work procedures and visual management systems.
8. Perform root cause analysis to resolve process bottlenecks, quality issues, and operational challenges.
9. Champion the use of data and analytics to lead decision-making and process improvements.
10. Maintain a focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance in all Lean activities.

Qualifications:

1. 5+ years of experience in continuous improvement in a lean manufacturing environment.
2. Bachelor's Degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
3. Certified Manufacturing Engineer (SME CMfgE) or PMI certification.
4. Experience using visual Daily Management.
5. Experience with Value Stream Mapping to improve flow paths.
6. Proven use of Standardized Work to identify and eliminate waste to increase productivity.
7. Knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies (VSM, Standardized Work, 5S, SMED, TPM, etc.).
8. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adopt Lean practices.
9. Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools.
10. Knowledge of benchmarking practices and systems to help others understand and implement improvements to achieve manufacturing goals and business indicators.
11. Must be a Lean practitioner.

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Why Westinghouse?

Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees globally to support health and well-being. In the U.S., these include:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness, and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Values:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our headquarters are in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees across 19 countries. Learn more at http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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