Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement Engineer

Partners In Recovery LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent wages

Shift premium

Cafeteria

Fitness center

Wellness programs

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

General Stamping & Metalworks is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. You will work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Estimating, Sales, and Plant Leadership on process improvements and cost-reduction projects.

The role requires a strong understanding of metal fabrication, stamping, welding, machining, and assembly, plus project management and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.
• Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, project management, continuous improvement, operations, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost reduction across manufacturing operations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions that eliminate waste, reduce downtime, and improve throughput.
• Facilitate Lean Manufacturing activities, including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and standard work development.
• Manage engineering and process change initiatives, ensuring accurate implementation of changes to routings, bills of material, manufacturing methods, tooling, and documentation.
• Analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify trends, solve problems, and drive data-based decision making.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through implementation, including project planning, execution, tracking, and reporting of results.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Sales teams to improve manufacturability and operational performance.
• Support new product launches by developing and validating efficient manufacturing processes and ensuring production readiness.
• Evaluate and implement improvements in equipment, tooling, automation, technology, and workflow design.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts related to quality concerns, customer complaints, scrap reduction, and process variability.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standardized operating procedures.
• Promote a culture of accountability, problem solving, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Measure and communicate project results, including operational improvements and financial impact.
• Support ISO 9001 quality system requirements and ongoing operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Value Stream Mapping

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)

Tools

PLEX

SolidWorks

Job description

General Stamping & Metalworks is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. You will work with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Estimating, Sales, and Plant Leadership on process improvements and cost-reduction projects.

The role requires a strong understanding of metal fabrication, stamping, welding, machining, and assembly, plus project management and analytical skills.