Senior Lean & Process Optimization Engineer

M&M Manufacturing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

M&M Manufacturing in Fort Worth is seeking a Manufacturing Optimization Engineer III to lead value stream improvements and drive lean initiatives on the shop floor. You will map processes, identify gaps, and coordinate with plant leaders to sustain beneficial changes, including automation projects that improve throughput and quality.

The role demands hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong background in Lean methods, with on-site work and periodic travel to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, process improvement, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, value stream mapping, standard work, root cause analysis, and waste reduction.
• Experience implementing process improvements and driving operational change.
• Project management skills to independently manage priorities and drive to completion.
• Experience supporting automation initiatives and coordinating with technical resources.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Excel for data analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to influence across teams.
• Willingness to work on-site in Fort Worth and travel 10–15%.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Gemba walks and evaluate operations to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Map and improve end-to-end value streams to increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Lead Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, standard work, and root-cause analysis.
• Partner with plant managers to align and sustain improvements.
• Evaluate layouts, equipment utilization, tooling, and processes to recommend improvements.
• Identify and scope automation opportunities and collaborate with automation teams.
• Translate observations into prioritized improvement roadmaps with owners and goals.
• Use performance data to guide decisions and communicate progress.
• Present findings and business impact to plant and senior leadership.
• Contribute to EZ Filter baseline project in first 90 days and prepare for future automation.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

Root cause analysis

Standard work

Project management

Automation coordination

Data analysis

AutoCAD

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Power BI

Excel

Job description

M&M Manufacturing in Fort Worth is seeking a Manufacturing Optimization Engineer III to lead value stream improvements and drive lean initiatives on the shop floor. You will map processes, identify gaps, and coordinate with plant leaders to sustain beneficial changes, including automation projects that improve throughput and quality.

The role demands hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong background in Lean methods, with on-site work and periodic travel to support