Lean Manufacturing Engineer I - Launch Improvement

Shape Corp.; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance design and efficiency of equipment, processes and systems through lean practices. You will troubleshoot issues, lead continuous improvement, and coordinate design of experiments to improve production metrics.

You will champion lean principles, drive improvements with VSM and MIFC, and ensure safety and quality in daily activities while aligning with ISO/TS standards and corporate procedures.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience as listed: Engineering or Eng. Tech degree with 0–3 years professional exp.
• 2-year technical degree with at least 5 years experience.
• Journeyman card with minimum 3 years experience.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
• Automotive-related experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Champion and lead Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Use Value Stream Mapping (VSM) and MIFC to drive improvements.
• Create and use standards to evaluate improvement activities.
• Improve efficiency through analysis of workflow, space & layout.
• Identify and resolve mechanical failures of tools.
• Ensure safety and compliance with corporate standards (ISO/TS).
• Report status concisely to leadership with data support.
• Coordinate DOE process design and experiments.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering/Bachelor/Engineering Technology

2-year Technical Degree with 5+ years experience

Journeyman card

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Shape Corp. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance design and efficiency of equipment, processes and systems through lean practices. You will troubleshoot issues, lead continuous improvement, and coordinate design of experiments to improve production metrics.

You will champion lean principles, drive improvements with VSM and MIFC, and ensure safety and quality in daily activities while aligning with ISO/TS standards and corporate procedures.