Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement & Ops

Hörmann North America

Puyallup (WA)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 86,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Hörmann North America in Puyallup, WA is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve processes, equipment, and production operations. This hands-on role collaborates with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to boost safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and cost.

The ideal candidate has lean manufacturing expertise and a passion for continuous improvement. You will analyze data, develop standard work, support new product introductions, and help implement corrective

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering field.
Experience in manufacturing engineering or related field preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Frontier preferred.
Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
Work closely with Production and other departments to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and process optimization.
Analyze production data, cycle times, capacity, and process performance to identify improvement opportunities.
Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, routings, and manufacturing standards.
Support new product introductions and the implementation of new or modified processes.
Evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and processes and recommend improvements.
Support production trials, equipment installations, and process validations.
Identify root causes of production problems and implement corrective actions.
Support Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and ECOs as needed.
Work hands-on in the production environment and provide technical support to manufacturing teams.
Support continuous improvement projects and other engineering assignments as needed.