Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Flow Optimization

PowerToFly; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking an Industrial Engineer to design, improve, and install integrated manufacturing systems on the plant floor. The role focuses on PFMEA, standard work, and lean initiatives to cut cycle time and costs while improving safety and quality across the engine assembly operation.

You will apply AutoCAD and layout/simulation tools, analyze data, and support value stream mapping and new line introductions to validate processes before scaling to production.

Qualifications

• College degree in STEM or related field required.
• Licensing for export controls or sanctions regulations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Track and maintain process documentation, standard work, and PFMEA for engine assembly.
• Support layout planning and plant optimization (space utilization).
• Lead Value Stream Mapping and transformation projects.
• Implement cost reduction projects (labor, material handling, cycle time).
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and Six Sigma initiatives for productivity improvement.
• Support new product/line introductions and process validation.

Skills

Lean tools

Kaizen

Six Sigma

AutoCAD

layout tools

simulation software

data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

AutoCAD

layout tools

simulation software

Job description

Cummins Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC is seeking an Industrial Engineer to design, improve, and install integrated manufacturing systems on the plant floor. The role focuses on PFMEA, standard work, and lean initiatives to cut cycle time and costs while improving safety and quality across the engine assembly operation.

You will apply AutoCAD and layout/simulation tools, analyze data, and support value stream mapping and new line introductions to validate processes before scaling to production.