Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Process Optimization & NPI

Exyte; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Exyte in Oregon is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes, productivity, quality, and efficiency for semiconductor specialty gas and chemical delivery equipment.

You will lead Lean initiatives, perform time studies, optimize layouts, and support NPI, with strong collaboration across Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field and 3+ years, plus experience with ERP/MRP, Lean Six Sigma, and DFx practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, industrial, process, or Lean engineering experience.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and process optimization in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of Lean, root cause analysis, process standardization, and performance metrics.
• Experience with BOMs, drawings, work instructions, and engineering change processes.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analysis preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Minitab, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9001, semiconductor equipment, or complex engineered manufacturing environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles such as Kaizen, 5S/6S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, and Visual Management.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and eliminate waste to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and throughput.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and process improvement actions.
• Optimize production workflows, material flow, workstation layouts, line balancing, and labor efficiency.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis, and manufacturing performance assessments.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, standard work, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Support new product introductions (NPI), manufacturing readiness, and production ramp-up activities.
• Partner with Engineering to improve Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Drive product and process standardization to establish repeatable manufacturing methods and reduce unnecessary complexity.
• Maintain BOM accuracy, manage production redlines, and support engineering change implementation.
• Improve Engineering-to-Manufacturing handoffs and release-to-production processes.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze manufacturing KPIs to identify and drive improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate across Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve manufacturing issues and improve operational performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S/6S

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Visual Management

Root Cause Analysis

ERP/MRP data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Minitab

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP

Job description

Exyte in Oregon is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes, productivity, quality, and efficiency for semiconductor specialty gas and chemical delivery equipment.

You will lead Lean initiatives, perform time studies, optimize layouts, and support NPI, with strong collaboration across Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in a related field and 3+ years, plus experience with ERP/MRP, Lean Six Sigma, and DFx practices.