Lean Manufacturing Engineer

CapstoneONE Search; Unionville (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing organization is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer in Unionville, Missouri. In this role, you will lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives, focusing on reducing waste and enhancing productivity. Responsibilities include conducting Kaizen events, training staff on Lean principles, and optimizing manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3–4 years of automotive manufacturing experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate Kaizen events to reduce cycle times and waste.
• Train and coach employees on Lean tools and concepts.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing principles

Problem-solving

Training and coaching

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Job description

We are representing a very prominent manufacturing organization that is actively seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer. The Lean Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing operations by driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners with plant leadership and production teams to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and standardize best practices across manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity, and process optimization
• Facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops to reduce cycle time, scrap, labor hours, and inventory
• Train and coach employees on Lean tools and concepts including standardized work, 5S, Job Instruction, and Just-In-Time
• Support plant floor layout optimization, material flow, and new program or product launches
• Serve as a subject matter expert for problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (or related) equivalent preferred
• 3–4 years of automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and CI tools (A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD experience is a plus