Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvement & Scale-Up

Lumicity; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity in Minneapolis is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to drive lean improvements and optimize yield, throughput, and efficiency. The role leads root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and supports transfer and scale-up from development into production, while executing PQ and readiness assessments, and documenting SOPs and work instructions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 1–7 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Background in regulated industries.
• Experience applying Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive Lean improvements to increase yield, efficiency, and throughput.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA implementation activities.
• Support process transfer and scale-up from development into production.
• Execute process qualification (PQ) and assess production readiness.
• Develop and improve SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Job description

Lumicity in Minneapolis is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to drive lean improvements and optimize yield, throughput, and efficiency. The role leads root cause investigations, CAPA activities, and supports transfer and scale-up from development into production, while executing PQ and readiness assessments, and documenting SOPs and work instructions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a