Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Drive Continuous Improvement

Leoforce; Hagerstown (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Leoforce in Hagerstown, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive Lean and continuous improvement across the production floor and support functions. You will lead daily management, visualize performance data, and establish accountability to boost efficiency and cost metrics.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5+ years of Lean/CI experience in manufacturing, with Green Belt or higher preferred. Collaborate cross-functionally and champion standard work and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of Lean / Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred).
• Experience in heavy manufacturing and/or union environments a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain Lean manufacturing initiatives across production and support functions
• Drive daily management routines, visual performance tracking, and accountability systems
• Identify and eliminate waste using Lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, SMED, standard work, and value/material flow analysis
• Coach teams in structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Improve key performance metrics including OEE, yield, scrap, throughput, and cost
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance to support TPM, reliability, and equipment performance
• Support process optimization, layout improvements, pull systems, and inventory control
• Ensure improvements are documented, standardized, and sustained
• Champion safety, quality, and compliance in all improvement activities
• Train and coach employees at all levels to build long-term continuous improvement capability

Skills

Lean / CI experience

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Lean Six Sigma Certification

Job description

Leoforce in Hagerstown, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive Lean and continuous improvement across the production floor and support functions. You will lead daily management, visualize performance data, and establish accountability to boost efficiency and cost metrics.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5+ years of Lean/CI experience in manufacturing, with Green Belt or higher preferred. Collaborate cross-functionally and champion standard work and safety.