Lean Productivity Architect (Manufacturing)

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Company paid health and wellness

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Productivity Improvement Professional in the United States, Charlotte, NC. You will lead improvement projects from opportunity identification through sustainment, resolving issues impacting the manufacturing environment.

The role involves strategy development, cross-functional collaboration, and applying Lean principles to drive cost reductions and performance improvements. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and 8+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering or closely related field.
• 8+ years of experience applying Industrial Engineering techniques and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to research, improve, and implement projects that positively impact Safety & Quality culture, schedule performance, and cost reduction.
• Strong desire and technical aptitude to understand product design, including how features influence design for manufacturability, material selection, and product cost.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate drawings, lineups, BOMs, and component features to calculate Design for Manufacturability and financial impact, and to coach teams during Lean workshops. SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency in problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5-Why, Fishbone, A3).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, Visio for process documentation, Excel (including pivot tables), and an understanding of business KPIs and operations management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current manufacturing practices, identify improvement opportunities, and lead projects through the sustainment phase.
• Develop and apply data analysis methods to deliver meaningful summary insights to internal customers.
• Lead and manage the cost savings portfolio and develop improvement strategies.
• Collaborate and connect with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Train and apply Lean principles during project execution.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence through continual learning.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving (5 Why / Fishbone / A3

Data analysis

Lean principles

Microsoft Office / Excel

Visio

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Visio

Job description

Siemens Energy is seeking a Productivity Improvement Professional in the United States, Charlotte, NC. You will lead improvement projects from opportunity identification through sustainment, resolving issues impacting the manufacturing environment.

The role involves strategy development, cross-functional collaboration, and applying Lean principles to drive cost reductions and performance improvements. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field and 8+