Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Hybrid/Remote CI Leader

Alcoa; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

Alcoa is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer who applies process definition, improvement and design methodologies to identify and improve business processes, in order to improve quality, reduce costs, increase efficiencies/productivity, and increase customer satisfaction.

This role focuses on identifying strategic opportunities and leading improvement projects across Electrode, Potrooms and Cast House at Massena Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering & Management or any Engineering field.
• 0–3 years of work experience in an industrial setting.
• Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma exposure preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategic opportunities and lead improvement projects in Electrode, Potrooms, and Cast House at Massena Operations.
• Utilize Lean/Continuous Improvement (CI) tools to minimize downtime and scrap.
• Drive change management among peers, supervisors, and shop floor employees.
• Analyze data and processes to evaluate short-term and long-term improvement opportunities.
• Execute improvement projects using the DMAIC approach.
• Support the implementation of the ABS continuous improvement plan.
• Develop process flow and value stream maps for key processes.
• Establish inventory targets and strategy based on product mix and customer orders.
• Coach cast house staff on daily management tools and routines.
• Conduct problem‑solving sessions and build action plans.
• Execute projects contributing to cost-saving targets across Electrode, Potrooms, Cast House.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma exposure

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Alcoa is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer who applies process definition, improvement and design methodologies to identify and improve business processes, in order to improve quality, reduce costs, increase efficiencies/productivity, and increase customer satisfaction.

This role focuses on identifying strategic opportunities and leading improvement projects across Electrode, Potrooms and Cast House at Massena Operations.