Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Process Improvement

Daifuku North America; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Fidelity

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Performance bonuses

PPE reimbursement

Job summary

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation in Reynoldsburg, OH, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, improve quality and safety, and manage equipment design and procedures. You will drive Kaizen and capital projects, coordinating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven improvements, and leadership in Lean initiatives to reduce waste and boost throughput while meeting customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience is highly preferred.
• Lean concepts knowledge is desirable.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and reviews manufacturing procedures and equipment.
• Leads process development, continuous improvement, and Lean initiatives.
• Supports production with troubleshooting and technical guidance.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and IT to drive improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Power BI

DOE

SPC

Job description

Daifuku Automotive America Corporation in Reynoldsburg, OH, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes, improve quality and safety, and manage equipment design and procedures. You will drive Kaizen and capital projects, coordinating with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven improvements, and leadership in Lean initiatives to reduce waste and boost throughput while meeting customer requirements.