Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Digital Factory

MPG Dover; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components in Houston seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the Bearings Plus brand to optimize machining and material flow. You will apply Lean principles, 5S, and value stream mapping to reduce setup times and improve throughput.

You will document standard work, assist capacity planning, and lead cross-functional improvement projects using the Syteline ERP to analyze production data. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of experience are expected, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in manufacturing operations engineering.
• Experience with continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to document work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing operations and machine processes.
• Apply Lean, 5S, and value stream mapping to improve productivity.
• Create and audit standard work and BOMs.
• Lead large cross-functional improvement projects.
• Plan plant layouts and equipment for efficiency.
• Lead Kaizen events and SMED initiatives.
• Leverage ERP data to drive decisions.
• Mentor and influence teams during changes.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Kaizen events

Value stream mapping

SMED

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Syteline ERP

MS Office

Job description

Dover Precision Components in Houston seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the Bearings Plus brand to optimize machining and material flow. You will apply Lean principles, 5S, and value stream mapping to reduce setup times and improve throughput.

You will document standard work, assist capacity planning, and lead cross-functional improvement projects using the Syteline ERP to analyze production data. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of experience are expected, with strong