Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Drive CI & Process Excellence

LeoForce; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen manufacturing operations in PA. The role is ~80% Manufacturing Engineering and 20% Lean/CI, focusing on process improvements, waste reduction, and measurable results on the production floor.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering with 5+ years of experience and strong Lean tool proficiency (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work). SAP and MS Office experience is required; Six Sigma is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on Lean/CI experience.
• Proficiency with Lean tools: 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with SAP and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Six Sigma certification or related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support operations through process development and continuous improvements.
• Design and improve methods, tooling, cells, and layouts.
• Develop work instructions and process documentation.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Materials to improve efficiency.
• Lead Lean/CI initiatives using 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• Identify opportunities for automation and waste elimination.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept to implementation.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Six Sigma certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

2D CAD

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen manufacturing operations in PA. The role is ~80% Manufacturing Engineering and 20% Lean/CI, focusing on process improvements, waste reduction, and measurable results on the production floor.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering with 5+ years of experience and strong Lean tool proficiency (5S, Kaizen, VSM, Standard Work). SAP and MS Office experience is required; Six Sigma is a plus.