Shopfloor Lean CI Engineer — Impact & Growth

Faurecia; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvia's Chattanooga Seating plant is seeking an early‑career Continuous Improvement Engineer to deploy the FES framework on the shopfloor. You will drive Lean projects, coach teams, and support safety, quality, and delivery improvements while developing manufacturing change‑agent capabilities.

The role emphasizes hands-on kaizen, Gemba walks, and daily management, with mentorship from CI leaders across the division. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical) or related discipline.
• Experience in a production or industrial environment (co-op, internship, or full-time).
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Support the Plant FES & Performance Manager in executing site and departmental continuous improvement plans.
• Apply Lean / Continuous Improvement methodologies directly on the shopfloor through kaizen events, Gemba walks, and daily management routines.
• Coach and train plant personnel on Lean tools, problem-solving techniques, and standard work.
• Ensure consistent application of FES / Lean standards across departments.
• Actively participate in shopfloor improvement activities to drive measurable KPI improvements.
• Transfer best practices and continuous improvement knowledge to supervisors, operators, and engineers.
• Collaborate with Division Continuous Improvement leaders to stay aligned with group standards and best practices.
• Uphold Forvia’s Code of Ethics and Code of Management in all activities.

Skills

English Fluency

Education

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

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

Forvia's Chattanooga Seating plant is seeking an early‑career Continuous Improvement Engineer to deploy the FES framework on the shopfloor. You will drive Lean projects, coach teams, and support safety, quality, and delivery improvements while developing manufacturing change‑agent capabilities.

The role emphasizes hands-on kaizen, Gemba walks, and daily management, with mentorship from CI leaders across the division. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.