Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Process Improvement & Projects

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in Bloomington, MN is seeking a seasoned Lean Manufacturing specialist to develop and optimize industrial manufacturing methods across metal fabrication. The role focuses on improving efficiency, evaluating processes and coordinating large projects.

You will lead cross-functional teams, plan layouts, estimate staffing and costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficient in sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience with repetitive and build-to-suit manufacturing.
• Experience managing large and complex projects using industry tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational, management, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Uses Lean principles to improve manufacturing efficiencies and drive for continual improvement.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Confers with vendors to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase, and parts.
• Project manages all technical upgrades, equipment installation, tooling design and implementation.
• Aligns with the appropriate personnel in contract reviews for significant projects.
• Evaluates products based on specifications and quality standards. Gather data to assess the effectiveness of manufacturing procedures.
• Ensures successful completion of health and safety reviews for new and altered equipment.
• Participates in travel as appropriate for business needs.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Excel

Education

Degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in Bloomington, MN is seeking a seasoned Lean Manufacturing specialist to develop and optimize industrial manufacturing methods across metal fabrication. The role focuses on improving efficiency, evaluating processes and coordinating large projects.

You will lead cross-functional teams, plan layouts, estimate staffing and costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.