Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization & Savings

KLA Industries, Inc.; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in Gallipolis, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize production processes.

You will drive lean improvements, reduce waste, and partner with Quality, Maintenance and Production to meet cost and delivery targets. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional improvement projects, developing PFMEAs and control plans for new programs, and ensuring processes comply with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing and CI.
• 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.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Manufacturing analytics tools

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. in Gallipolis, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize production processes.

You will drive lean improvements, reduce waste, and partner with Quality, Maintenance and Production to meet cost and delivery targets. Responsibilities include leading cross-functional improvement projects, developing PFMEAs and control plans for new programs, and ensuring processes comply with standards.