Manufacturing Engineer II

IDEMIA; Chantilly (VA); In loco; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

IDEMIA Secure Transactions in Chantilly, VA seeks a results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency using DMAIC and Lean principles. You will lead cross-functional Lean initiatives, develop process documentation, and mentor leadership to foster organizational transformation.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI monitoring, and collaboration with production, quality, maintenance, and logistics teams.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing with Lean deployment and driving changes on the shop floor.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or similar certification is a plus.

Mansioni

• Apply DMAIC methodology and lead Lean initiatives (5S, VSM, Kaizen, Kanban, Standard Work) to reduce waste and optimize workflows.
• Develop and maintain process docs, SOPs, work instructions, and monitor KPIs to drive data-informed decisions.
• Provide training to shop floor personnel and mentor site leadership on Lean principles as a change agent.
• Build and present investment cases to management via technical, economic, and capacity analyses.
• Define technical specs based on customer requirements and manage projects with milestones and risk analysis.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for safety and quality issues.

Conoscenze

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

IDEMIA Secure Transactions, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading technology provider making it safer and easier to pay and connect. With unmatched expertise in cryptography and credential issuance, IST is trusted by over 2,000 financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers worldwide. Every day, IST secures billions of essential transactions, ensuring the highest levels of data protection and convenience.

Overview

We are seeking a results-driven Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes and ensure operational efficiency through the application of DMAIC methodologies and Lean Manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement projects, resolve manufacturing issues, and help drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency across all levels of operations as well as contributing to various Industry 4.0 projects.

Responsibilities

• Apply DMAIC methodology and lead Lean initiatives (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, Standard Work) to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and optimize workflows across cross-functional teams
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, work instructions, and monitor KPIs to drive data-informed decision-making
• Provide training to shop floor personnel, mentor site leadership on Lean Manufacturing principles, and serve as change advocate for organizational transformation
• Build and present investment cases to management through technical, economic, and capacity studies
• Define technical specifications based on customer requirements and manage projects at operational level with key milestones, risk analysis, and regular reporting
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions for safety and quality issues, and provide manufacturing problem-solving expertise
• Identify and propagate best practices to reduce costs and improve quality across the organization
• Be an advocate for change, coach, train and mentor site leadership on the fundamentals and principals of Lean Manufacturing
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to drive decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, maintenance, and logisitcs to implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with Lean deployment and driving changes in production shop floor through strategic projects
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma (DMAIC) principles; certification (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with process mapping, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and ISO standards.
• High level of initiative in identifying areas of opportunity
• Strong analytical skills in defect prevention root cause analysis and problem resolution
• Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organization demands
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization
• Demonstrated commitment for process improvement
• Strong safety mindset
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a diverse multi-cultural team environment