Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Boost Throughput & Quality

Siemens AG; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens AG in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to lead defined improvement projects, improve production throughput, and apply Lean methods across production teams. You will analyze bottlenecks, balance lines, and develop capacity models to support output targets.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, time-study experience, and proficiency with Excel and data tools. Collaboration across Operations, Quality and Supply Chain is essential, with a focus on driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant manufacturing/industrial engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience contributing to manufacturing improvement projects with measurable results.
• Experience conducting time studies and analyzing labor requirements and capacity.
• Practical Lean manufacturing knowledge (Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, waste elimination).
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills using manufacturing data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication and cross functional collaboration skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Execute defined manufacturing improvement projects from analysis through implementation and follow-up, coordinating milestones and tracking results.
• Improve throughput by analyzing bottlenecks, balancing lines, and updating capacity models.
• Apply Lean methods through Kaizen events, VSM, and standard work with production teams to eliminate waste.
• Improve labor productivity and reduce operating costs via time studies and labor standards.
• Support FPY improvements through root cause analysis, standardization, and error-proofing.
• Maintain Daily Management Systems with OpsEdge, dashboards, and KPIs for corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to document best practices and readiness.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Time studies

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

Job description

Siemens AG in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to lead defined improvement projects, improve production throughput, and apply Lean methods across production teams. You will analyze bottlenecks, balance lines, and develop capacity models to support output targets.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, time-study experience, and proficiency with Excel and data tools. Collaboration across Operations, Quality and Supply Chain is essential, with a focus on driving