Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Drive Continuous Improvement

Exalta Group; Hunters Ridge (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

EXALTA Group in Bonita Springs, FL is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational excellence through Lean principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory (SQDCI).

Responsibilities include leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, and visual management; analyzing processes to boost throughput and reduce lead time;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–7+ years of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Medicaldevice, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading measurable Lean improvement projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiencywith Microsoft Office; experience with ERP/MESsystems and data analysis tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and waste elimination projects.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to improve throughput, reduce lead time, and increase productivity.
• Develop and implement standardized work, visual management systems, and 5S programs.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean tools such as A3 problem solving, root cause analysis, SMED, Kanban, TPM, and cellular manufacturing.
• Identifycapacity constraints and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Partner with Engineering on new product introductions and process transfers.
• Support production layout optimization and material flow improvements.
• Develop KPIs andmonitoroperational performance through dashboards and visual management.
• Train and coach employees and leaders on Lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Support cost reduction initiatives while maintaining compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and customer requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional projects supporting strategic operationalobjectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EXALTA Group in Bonita Springs, FL is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational excellence through Lean principles, process optimization, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory (SQDCI).

Responsibilities include leading Kaizen events, value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, and visual management; analyzing processes to boost throughput and reduce lead time;