Lean Transformation Engineer - Manufacturing

Johnson Controls; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is seeking a Lean Technical Specialist to lead Lean transformation in data center manufacturing. You will drive Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and structured problem solving to deliver sustainable improvements while ensuring safety and ergonomic design.

You will coach cross‑functional teams, develop standards, and embed Lean into daily management systems. A Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years in Lean manufacturing are expected, with a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3–7 years of experience in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or industrial engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean tools: VSM, Kaizen facilitation, SMED, 5S, standard work, takt time, flow, pull systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience using A3 or similar methodologies.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence without authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean transformation activities and Kaizen events to drive sustained improvements.
• Facilitate value stream mapping and develop future‑state implementation plans.
• Drive structured problem solving using A3, PDCA and root cause analysis.
• Partner with operations, engineering and leadership to embed Lean into daily management systems.
• Provide technical direction to prototyping and ensure Lean design intent, ergonomics, and safety.
• Support 3P activities including concept development, layout optimization, and process simulation.
• Develop and maintain Lean standards, visual management, and performance metrics.
• Coach and mentor employees to build organizational Lean capability.
• Analyze operational data to identify improvement opportunities and track results.
• Support capital projects and new product/process introductions with Lean principles.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Industrial engineering

A3 problem solving

Kaizen facilitation

Value Stream Mapping

5S

SMED

Takt time

Cross-functional teamwork

Coaching skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

PDCA

Value Stream Mapping

Process simulation

Standard Work

Job description

Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is seeking a Lean Technical Specialist to lead Lean transformation in data center manufacturing. You will drive Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and structured problem solving to deliver sustainable improvements while ensuring safety and ergonomic design.

You will coach cross‑functional teams, develop standards, and embed Lean into daily management systems. A Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years in Lean manufacturing are expected, with a competitive