Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Process Optimization

Genie Matthews and Associates; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure product quality while meeting cost and delivery targets.

You will lead cross-functional process improvement projects, develop PFMEAs and control plans for new programs, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production to drive cost savings through Lean practices and automation, using data-driven methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• Four or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Experience with CAD tools and manufacturing analytics tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Analyze existing production processes and implement Lean methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional process improvement projects.
• Support launch of new programs by developing efficient process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and products comply with relevant standards.
• Ensure quality standards are met and actions taken to correct deficiencies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to resolve process-related issues.
• Drive cost savings initiatives through automation, layout optimization, and best-practice standardization.
• Use statistical methods to monitor and improve process performance.
• Lead trials, validations, and changeovers to ensure minimal downtime of engineering changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all processes, including SOPs, work instructions, and process maps.
• Act as a Lean champion to train and coach operators and support teams on lean tools and behaviors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Manufacturing analytics tools

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and ensure product quality while meeting cost and delivery targets.

You will lead cross-functional process improvement projects, develop PFMEAs and control plans for new programs, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Production to drive cost savings through Lean practices and automation, using data-driven methods.