Operational Excellence Engineer: Drive Lean Improvements

Metal Technologies, Inc.; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Technologies, Inc. in Auburn, Indiana seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Operational Excellence, improving safety, reducing scrap, and maximizing productivity across all functions, including mentoring project champions.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma expertise, strong problem-solving and leadership, and the ability to drive standardized processes, cost savings, data-driven improvements, DOE trials, and the MTI Operating System across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• 5+ years in engineering or project management in manufacturing.
• 2+ years supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience with CAD and 3D modeling (AutoCAD, Creo/Pro/E).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own MTI Operating System and lead Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Identify and drive manufacturing efficiencies using lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop business cases and justify projects with cost-benefit analysis.
• Collaborate across functions to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Track and report improvement projects to management.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD/3D modeling

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma – Green or Black belt

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo/Pro/E

Job description

Metal Technologies, Inc. in Auburn, Indiana seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Operational Excellence, improving safety, reducing scrap, and maximizing productivity across all functions, including mentoring project champions.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma expertise, strong problem-solving and leadership, and the ability to drive standardized processes, cost savings, data-driven improvements, DOE trials, and the MTI Operating System across the plant.