Lean Manufacturing Engineer

igus Inc.; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to implement process improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency and quality. The successful candidate will leverage Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to promote operational excellence, work closely with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with ongoing growth opportunities

Co. paid HSA medical plan

Co. paid Dental

Co. paid Life

Supplemental Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

Retirement with Company contributions

20 Paid Time Off days per year

9 holidays

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of CI methodologies.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams on process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production processes for inefficiencies.
• Develop and deploy standard operating procedures.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data Analysis

Process Mapping

Project Management

Facilitation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Visio

Job description

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements across the organization to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and drive operational excellence. This role leverages Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to promote a culture of innovation and excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and support cross-functional teams on process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

Analyze production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities.

Analyze data to identify areas of waste, variation, and inefficiency.

Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.

Develop and deploy standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual controls, and best practices.

Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to enhance process design and layout.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess improvement outcomes and sustainability.

Train and mentor team members on continuous improvement principles and tools.

Collaborate with leadership to align improvement initiatives with strategic business goals.

Support new product introductions by ensuring Lean process integration.

Support change management and sustainment of improvements across departments.

Document and communicate progress, successes, and lessons learned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.

2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment.

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies.

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Proficient in data analysis and process mapping tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, Visio).

Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.

Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive base salary with ongoing growth opportunities
• Complete benefits package:
  • Co. paid HSA medical plan
  • Co. paid Dental
  • Co. paid Life
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement with Company contributions
• 20 Paid Time Off days per year, plus 9 holidays