Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Exalta Group; Hunters Ridge (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

EXALTA Group in Bonita Springs, FL is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational excellence through Lean principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory (SQDCI).

Responsibilities include leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, and visual management; analyzing processes to boost throughput and reduce lead time;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–7+ years of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Medicaldevice, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading measurable Lean improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/MESsystems and data analysis tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste elimination projects.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve throughput, reduce lead time, and increase productivity.
• Develop and implement standardized work, visual management systems, and 5S programs.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools such as A3 problem solving, root cause analysis, SMED, Kanban, TPM, and cellular manufacturing.
• Identifycapacity constraints and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Partner with Engineering on new product introductions and process transfers.
• Support production layout optimization and material flow improvements.
• Develop KPIs andmonitoroperational performance through dashboards and visual management.
• Train and coach employees and leaders on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and customer requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects supporting strategic operationalobjectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Regular Full-Time Bonita Springs, FL, US

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Location: EXALTA Group – Bonita Springs, FL
Reports To: Director of Operations

Position Summary

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer drives operational excellence through the application of Lean manufacturing principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement. This role partners closely with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory (SQDCI) performance while supporting EXALTA's growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste elimination projects.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve throughput, reduce lead time, and increase productivity.
• Develop and implement standardized work, visual management systems, and 5S programs.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools such as A3 problem solving, root cause analysis, SMED, Kanban, TPM, and cellular manufacturing.
• Identifycapacity constraints and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Partner with Engineering on new product introductions and process transfers.
• Support production layout optimization and material flow improvements.
• Develop KPIs andmonitoroperational performance through dashboards and visual management.
• Train and coach employees and leaders on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and customer requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects supporting strategic operationalobjectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–7+ years of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Medicaldevice, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading measurable Lean improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/MESsystems and data analysis tools preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Lean Manufacturing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Optimization
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Change Management
• Communication and Facilitation

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by improvements in:

• Safety performance
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Labor productivity
• Scrap and rework reduction
• Lead time reductionInventory turns
• Cost savings
• Implementation and sustainment of Lean operating systems

Why Join EXALTA?

At EXALTA, we partner with leading medical technology companies to bring life-changing products to market. As a Lean Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in building a culture of continuous improvement, enabling scalable growth, and helping deliver our mission: Together, we make MedTech better.