Plant Methods Engineer — Lean & Continuous Improvement

OP Mobility; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Plant Methods Engineer- VIE for our Chattanooga, Tennessee facility. The role focuses on continuous improvement, data capture, PDCA, and 5S support on the shop floor, with emphasis on lean manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, Power BI knowledge, and hands-on experience in plastics manufacturing processes, including injection, paint, and assembly.

Qualifications

• Automotive industry and Lean Manufacturing background.
• Strong problem-solving and time-study capabilities.
• Knowledge of process flow in plastics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous improvement support to all departments.
• Capture, update files, upload data to portal, prepare presentations.
• Evaluate operational standards and work on PDCA.
• Follow up with 5S auditors, provide backup audits, update materials, and train on the shop floor.
• Apply problem-solving techniques on the shop floor.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Problem-solving

Time study

Team leadership

Self-determined

Process flow

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

OPmobility is seeking a Plant Methods Engineer- VIE for our Chattanooga, Tennessee facility. The role focuses on continuous improvement, data capture, PDCA, and 5S support on the shop floor, with emphasis on lean manufacturing and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, Power BI knowledge, and hands-on experience in plastics manufacturing processes, including injection, paint, and assembly.