On-Site Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Kaizen & Ops

Capgemini; Kinston, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Capgemini in Kinston NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve operations by identifying process issues and implementing solutions. You will partner with production, quality, and operations teams to optimize processes, accelerate deliveries, reduce missing parts, and sustain long-term performance improvements.

The role emphasizes Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies, with a broad base compensation range of $68,911 to $150,350 per year, plus benefits such as PTO and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering, assembly operations, or continuous improvement environments.
• Strong ability to identify manufacturing issues, assess business impacts, and implement effective solutions.
• Proven experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with line balancing, manpower planning, capacity analysis, and production flow optimization.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, assembly operations, work instructions, and production planning.
• Experience conducting time studies, process analysis, and work measurement activities.
• Ability to develop and monitor KPIs to drive operational performance and manufacturing excellence.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and facilitating Kaizen events.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities and driving sustainable operational results.

Responsibilities

• Identify manufacturing process issues, evaluate business impacts, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Solve production and operational problems to improve quality, productivity, efficiency, and delivery performance.
• Accelerate deliveries by optimizing manufacturing workflows, reducing bottlenecks, and minimizing missing parts.
• Quickly identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Sustain improvements and operational performance through standardization, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, participate in, maintain, and continuously improve the Manufacturing Engineering strategy to support business objectives.
• Actively participate in planning and sequencing production activities for assembly positions to ensure efficient manufacturing operations.
• Analyze production requirements and balance manpower according to organizational needs and production demands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define work standards, balance workloads, and configure manufacturing cells, assembly positions, and production lines to accommodate changes in production rates and customer demand.
• Conduct observations, time studies, and measurements to evaluate value-added and non-value-added activities and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure manufacturing productivity, efficiency, quality, and overall operational performance.
• Identify, recommend, and lead continuous improvement projects focused on productivity enhancement, waste reduction, cost optimization, and operational excellence.
• Lead and participate in Kaizen workshops to identify root causes, resolve manufacturing challenges, and implement sustainable solutions while engaging stakeholders across the organization.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the production environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

Root Cause Analysis

Time Studies

Process Improvement

KPIs

Cross-functional collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

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

Job description

Capgemini in Kinston NC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve operations by identifying process issues and implementing solutions. You will partner with production, quality, and operations teams to optimize processes, accelerate deliveries, reduce missing parts, and sustain long-term performance improvements.

The role emphasizes Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies, with a broad base compensation range of $68,911 to $150,350 per year, plus benefits such as PTO and retirement plans.