Lean Process Improvement Engineer - Manufacturing

Aebi Schmidt; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life & Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO) Program

Paid Holidays

Reimbursement for PPE

Job summary

Swenson Spreader, LLC, an Aebi Schmidt brand, seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Lindenwood, IL, just south of Rockford. You will apply engineering principles to analyze manufacturing processes, identify inefficiencies, and partner with Operations, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, and Safety to drive measurable performance improvements.

This role emphasizes safety, waste reduction, and sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• BS degree required or preferred in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of manufacturing, quality and process improvement experience.
• Lean principles with proven application.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Experience with MRP (SAP or Mapics), CAD, and Creo desirable.
• Familiarity with tooling used in fabrication and welding processes a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and analyze performance.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, safety and waste reduction.
• Provide guidance to operations for achieving targets and excellence.
• Monitor effectiveness of solutions and adjust strategies as needed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across departments.
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in process optimization.
• Assist in documenting processes and creating standard work instructions.
• Support safety improvement projects and audits.

Skills

Lean principles

Communication skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MRP (SAP or Mapics)

CAD

Creo

Job description

Swenson Spreader, LLC, an Aebi Schmidt brand, seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Lindenwood, IL, just south of Rockford. You will apply engineering principles to analyze manufacturing processes, identify inefficiencies, and partner with Operations, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, and Safety to drive measurable performance improvements.

This role emphasizes safety, waste reduction, and sustainable practices.