Lean Process Engineer – Manufacturing & Optimization

Lenovo; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenovo in Whitsett, North Carolina is seeking a full-time engineering professional to assist in analyzing and improving production processes. Key responsibilities include supporting lean manufacturing initiatives, data collection and analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will work directly on the production floor, participating in projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing performance. This role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication to ensure processes are efficient and well-documented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and waste.
• Support implementation of lean manufacturing tools.
• Help document and improve standard operating procedures.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data.
• Support development of reports, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Work directly on the production floor to observe processes.
• Assist in layout changes and workflow optimization.
• Participate in small to mid-size improvement projects.
• Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams.

Job description

Lenovo in Whitsett, North Carolina is seeking a full-time engineering professional to assist in analyzing and improving production processes. Key responsibilities include supporting lean manufacturing initiatives, data collection and analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will work directly on the production floor, participating in projects aimed at enhancing manufacturing performance. This role emphasizes teamwork and effective communication to ensure processes are efficient and well-documented.