Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Process Optimization & NPI

Acuity; Crawfordsville (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity in United States (Indiana) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process optimization, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.

You will partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering to design, improve, and sustain efficient manufacturing processes while supporting production, NPI, and operational performance. 1–5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant engineering field.
• 1–5 years of experience in manufacturing/industrial engineering or continuous improvement roles.
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM), FMEA/PFMEA, Process Control, and statistics.
• ERP experience and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes to increase productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and optimize production flow.
• Analyze production data, identify improvements, and implement corrective actions.
• Support production by troubleshooting processes, equipment, and tooling with cross-functional teams.
• Design and optimize cells, layouts, and material flow to boost throughput.
• Participate in NPI by ensuring manufacturability and process validation.
• Train personnel on Lean, standardized work, and best practices.
• Research and implement new manufacturing technologies and tools.
• Travel up to 20% to support operations, equipment implementation, and training.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Engineering Technology

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Acuity in United States (Indiana) is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process optimization, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.

You will partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering to design, improve, and sustain efficient manufacturing processes while supporting production, NPI, and operational performance. 1–5 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering is preferred.