Lean Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

XNRGY Climate Systems, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

STIP (short-term bonus incentive plan)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Electric vehicle charging stations

Job summary

XNRGY Climate Systems in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Excellence Engineer to lead Lean manufacturing improvements across our operations, standardize best practices, and advance our continuous improvement program.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Materials to identify bottlenecks, drive root cause analysis, and implement sustainable actions that boost safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, Lean manufacturing, operational excellence, or continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives with measurable improvements in performance.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, Kanban, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing standards and sustainable process improvements.
• ERP/MES experience (e.g., Epicor, Oracle, SAP).

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean manufacturing processes, standards, and best practices across manufacturing operations.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Establish and drive continuous improvement priorities in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations leadership.
• Lead cross-functional improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other structured problem-solving methodologies to reduce waste and improve manufacturing performance.
• Identify systemic bottlenecks and recurring production challenges, leading root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide technical and functional leadership to cross-functional teams, guiding the implementation and adoption of process improvements.
• Develop, implement, and standardize manufacturing processes, standard work instructions, SOPs, and visual management practices.
• Establish and improve daily management practices, performance metrics, and accountability processes to support operational excellence.
• Evaluate and implement Kanban systems, material flow improvements, and pull systems to optimize production efficiency.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to incorporate Lean principles into production layouts, equipment integration, process development, and manufacturing expansion initiatives.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure process effectiveness, improvement opportunities, and sustainability of implemented solutions.
• Facilitate continuous improvement workshops, Kaizen events, and structured problem-solving activities involving cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coach and support engineers, supervisors, and production teams in Lean methodologies, problem-solving techniques, and continuous improvement practices.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations to manufacturing leadership regarding process optimization and improvement priorities.
• Ensure processes and improvement initiatives are developed with a safety-first mindset.
• Lead and coordinate CI initiatives across cross-functional teams and multi-site operations to promote standardization and knowledge sharing.
• Drive long-term sustainability of improvements through change management, documentation, training, and follow-up.

Job description

XNRGY Climate Systems in Mesa, Arizona, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Excellence Engineer to lead Lean manufacturing improvements across our operations, standardize best practices, and advance our continuous improvement program.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Materials to identify bottlenecks, drive root cause analysis, and implement sustainable actions that boost safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.