Lean Process Improvement Engineer

Panduit; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off and holidays

401(k) match and retirement planning

Parental leave

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Panduit seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer in the United States to partner with cross-functional teams and drive Lean initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency.

The role applies Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, A3, PDCA, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis to eliminate waste, standardize practices, and sustain measurable gains across operations. Up to 10% travel is expected. We offer a competitive total rewards program and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related technical field.
• 2-4 years of experience in Continuous Improvement or related manufacturing environment.
• PI Bronze certification (or equivalent Lean certification) within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and data to identify waste reduction and productivity gains.
• Apply Lean methodologies (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, A3, PDCA, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis) to drive sustainable improvements.
• Manage CI projects from planning through implementation with clear objectives and timelines.
• Create and maintain process documentation, standard work, visual management tools, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to standardize best practices.
• Monitor KPIs, validate results, and recommend ongoing optimization.
• Coach employees in Lean principles to foster a culture of operational excellence.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5S

A3

PDCA

DMAIC

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Project Management

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Panduit seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer in the United States to partner with cross-functional teams and drive Lean initiatives that enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency.

The role applies Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, A3, PDCA, DMAIC, and Root Cause Analysis to eliminate waste, standardize practices, and sustain measurable gains across operations. Up to 10% travel is expected. We offer a competitive total rewards program and growth opportunities.