Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Advanced Exhaust Solutions; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Exhaust Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Process and Continuous Improvement to develop and improve manufacturing methods, procedures, and standard work for efficient, repeatable production.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance to reduce waste, support new product introductions, train shop floor personnel, and lead Lean initiatives with data-driven validation of improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience with process improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with time studies, root cause analysis, and process capability.
• Proficiency in Lean manufacturing, 5S, standard work, and statistical process control; Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Hands-on experience with CAD software (SolidWorks), ERP systems (Global Shop Solutions), and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing methods, procedures, and standard work instructions for efficient and repeatable production.
• Maintain process documentation, work standards, process flow diagrams, and records of implemented improvements.
• Design or modify tooling, fixtures, workstation layouts, and material flow to improve productivity and ergonomics.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and line balancing to identify bottlenecks and establish accurate production standards.
• Train shop floor personnel on new products, standard work, and revised processes; verify adoption of improvements.
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, setup reduction, and continuous improvement events.
• Validate process changes using production trials, capability studies, and appropriate measurement methods.
• Collaborate with product development teams to improve manufacturability and support new product introductions.
• Create and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and incorporate approved changes into production documentation.
• Validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings to reflect improved methods, material requirements, and processing times.
• Use production data and structured root cause analysis to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and variation; track sustained results.
• Follow safety and quality requirements and support the quality policy and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Global Shop Solutions

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advanced Exhaust Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Process and Continuous Improvement to develop and improve manufacturing methods, procedures, and standard work for efficient, repeatable production.

You will collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance to reduce waste, support new product introductions, train shop floor personnel, and lead Lean initiatives with data-driven validation of improvements.