Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Indotronix Avani Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indotronix Avani Group seeks a Senior Operational Excellence Engineer to lead the implementation and sustainment of the OE strategy across the organization. You will promote SQDC alignment and act as administrator and coach for the Change to Win and Client Production System.

You will drive growth by delivering cross-functional improvements, coaching teams, and developing Continuous Improvement capabilities through structured initiatives and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of progressive experience in Operational Excellence, Lean manufacturing, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, PM, and coaching methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven capability to coach and facilitate Operational Excellence systems and transformation.
• Experience building Continuous Improvement capabilities across an organization.
• Experience planning and executing improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and sustain the Operational Excellence strategy to achieve business results and promote ideal behaviors.
• Align Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives across all organizational tiers.
• Serve as administrator and coach of the Change to Win and Client Production System.
• Support business growth and improve overall operational performance.
• Develop others and build Continuous Improvement capabilities across teams.
• Plan, select, and execute improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project Management

Coaching & Mentoring

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Kaizen Blitz

Kanban Systems

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Standard Work

Pull Systems

3P

SMED

PDCA

DMAIC

Job description

This position is responsible for implementing and sustaining the Operational Excellence strategy through the achievement of business results and the promotion of ideal behaviors across the organization.

The role ensures the alignment and integration of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives throughout all organizational tiers. The Senior Operational Excellence Engineer serves as the administrator and coach of the Change to Win and Client Production System, consistently supporting business growth and operational performance.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering.

Experience:

• 4-5 years of progressive experience in Operational Excellence, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Project Management, and Coaching methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Proven capability to serve as a role model, coach, mentor, and facilitator for Operational Excellence systems and organizational transformation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop others and build Continuous Improvement capabilities across the organization.
• Experience planning, selecting, and executing improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Advanced proficiency in Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies, including Kaizen Blitz, Kanban Systems, Cellular Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Production Preparation Process (3P), Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED), PDCA, and DMAIC.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operating systems and financial management concepts, including P&L understanding and savings validation processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive sustainable business results through cross-functional collaboration.