Manufacturing Engineer — Lean Process Improvement

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Lebanon (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

G3 Boats, a division of Yamaha Marine, in Lebanon, Missouri, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate, improve, and implement manufacturing processes that enhance efficiency and quality across the plant.

You will lead process development initiatives, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineered solutions and reliable production performance on onsite operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Proven work experience in manufacturing, mechanical, or process engineering.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Experience with robotic operations and installation preferred.
• Sheet metal manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing systems and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, yield, cost, safety, and changeover performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, strengthen quality, and support operational excellence.
• Develop, configure, and implement new manufacturing processes and process improvements using sound engineering practices.
• Assess production processes, take measurements, interpret data, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and strengthening quality standards.
• Develop and implement systems that optimize multiple phases of the production process.
• Perform risk assessments and recommend corrective actions to address process, quality, and operational issues.
• Prepare reports, process documentation, and operating instructions to support implementation and ongoing consistency.
• Lead process development projects of moderate to large scope, managing timelines, priorities, and project constraints.
• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing and quality-related questions across the operation.
• Identify and apply manufacturing best practices, standards, and emerging technologies that improve productivity, cost, quality, and agility.
• Determine manufacturing costs using established or customized methodologies.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and partner with site personnel to transition process improvements into plant operations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Engineering

Problem Solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

G3 Boats, a division of Yamaha Marine, in Lebanon, Missouri, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to evaluate, improve, and implement manufacturing processes that enhance efficiency and quality across the plant.

You will lead process development initiatives, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineered solutions and reliable production performance on onsite operations.