Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Shop Floor Optimization

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is seeking a manufacturing engineer in Aurora, IL, to enhance manufacturing operations through technical expertise and Lean principles. Responsibilities include stabilizing processes, managing routings within ERP systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 2+ years of experience, with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, especially in FMCG environments. The role requires on-site presence and some travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in FMCG or similar manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable working on-site in Aurora, IL, and traveling approximately 10%.
• Hands-on experience supporting multi-area plant operations and driving shop-floor execution.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize and improve manufacturing operations with process definition and standard work.
• Develop, validate, and control manufacturing routings in ERP/MES systems.
• Execute Lean manufacturing principles by leading and supporting initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Root-cause analysis

Data analysis

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions is seeking a manufacturing engineer in Aurora, IL, to enhance manufacturing operations through technical expertise and Lean principles. Responsibilities include stabilizing processes, managing routings within ERP systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering and 2+ years of experience, with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, especially in FMCG environments. The role requires on-site presence and some travel.