Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Scorpion Therapeutics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Los Angeles seeks a Continuous Improvement Specialist to drive lean deployment across biopharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in large-scale batch operations. You will analyze manufacturing systems, develop models for process insights, and lead the implementation of lean practices while coaching teams and coordinating with global partners.

The role emphasizes change management and capacity planning for 2025 and 2027, with extended hours

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering.
• 6+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification.
• 5+ years in lean deployment and coaching, preferably in biotech/pharma.
• Biopharma manufacturing, GMP compliance and statistical analysis experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing systems to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop models for process insights and capacity planning.
• Implement and sustain lean practices across operations.
• Lead change management and coach teams globally.
• Support capacity expansion planning for 2025 and 2027.

Skills

Lean deployment

Coaching

Six Sigma Green Belt

Process optimization

Statistical analysis

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Job description

Continuous Improvement Specialist

Role: Continuous Improvement Specialist focused on lean deployment within biopharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring safety, product quality, and process optimization across large-scale batch operations.

Responsibilities include analyzing manufacturing systems, developing models for process insights, implementing and sustaining lean practices, and collaborating globally to enhance operational standards. The role involves leading change management, coaching teams, and supporting capacity expansion planning for 2025 and 2027.

Requirements: Bachelor's in science or engineering; 6+ years of manufacturing or industrial engineering experience; Six Sigma Green Belt; 5+ years in lean deployment and coaching, preferably in biotech/pharma. High-Value: experience in biopharma manufacturing, process industry knowledge, GMP compliance, and statistical analysis are advantageous.

The position is on-site in Los Angeles, requiring extended hours, lifting up to 10 lbs, and working in controlled environments with PPE, including clean rooms and temperature-sensitive areas.