Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Process Improvements & Capital Projects

O'Neal Industries; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low healthcare premiums

Dental and vision

401k matching

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Job summary

Talis Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Louisville, KY manufacturing client, a company known for an outstanding culture and strong work-life balance. The role leads process improvements, capital projects, and Lean initiatives in a collaborative environment, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Excellent benefits and a supportive leadership team enable engineers to drive impactful improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in fabrication, metalworking, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Proven success leading capital projects and manufacturing process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and reduce costs.
• Manage capital equipment, automation, tooling, and facility improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Analyze manufacturing processes to eliminate waste, increase efficiency, and improve throughput.
• Design and optimize manufacturing cells, material flow, tooling, and workstation layouts for productivity and ergonomics.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality to troubleshoot production issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including standard work, process flows, work instructions, layouts, and engineering standards.
• Support equipment selection, installation, commissioning, and validation while ensuring reliable operation.
• Evaluate manufacturing performance using production and financial data to prioritize improvement opportunities and measure project success.
• Provide technical leadership and coach cross-functional teams toward a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

CAD software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Inventor

Job description

Talis Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Louisville, KY manufacturing client, a company known for an outstanding culture and strong work-life balance. The role leads process improvements, capital projects, and Lean initiatives in a collaborative environment, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Excellent benefits and a supportive leadership team enable engineers to drive impactful improvements.