Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Wind Blade Production

Vestas; Windsor, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual bonus

Training program

Job summary

Vestas Windsor Blades Factory seeks a Lean Engineer to drive improvements across production lines using VSM, takt, kanban, and standard work. You will lead kaizen events, perform time studies, and help design efficient processes with a focus on safety, quality, and cost reduction.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering, 3–5+ years in Lean, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher. Responsibilities include coordinating with HQ, supporting NPI, and mentoring operators to sustain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3-5+ years of experience in Lean, continuous improvement, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (VSM, takt, kanban, 5S, kaizen, SMED, standard work).
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) strongly preferred; demonstrated application of Six Sigma tools to reduce variation and improve process capability.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and structured problem solving.
• Proficiency in data analysis, time studies, and capacity modeling.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and drive change in a production environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; CAD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply Lean tools (VSM, 5-Why, 8D, SMED, standard work) to stabilize and improve production processes.
• Communicate process changes and improvement outcomes clearly to operators, technicians, and leadership.
• Maintain accurate documentation, KPIs, and Daily Management System data.
• Work on the factory floor as needed to support improvement activities and coaching.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence without authority

Time studies

CAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

VSM

CAD

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Vestas Windsor Blades Factory seeks a Lean Engineer to drive improvements across production lines using VSM, takt, kanban, and standard work. You will lead kaizen events, perform time studies, and help design efficient processes with a focus on safety, quality, and cost reduction.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering, 3–5+ years in Lean, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher. Responsibilities include coordinating with HQ, supporting NPI, and mentoring operators to sustain