Engineering/Manufacturing
Located in:
Jacksonville , TX
Pay: $52,000-$55,000/year
Job Full Description:
The Lean Engineering Technician will be responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements that enhance productivity, efficiency, quality, and safety throughout manufacturing operations. This role works cross-functionally with production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing experience, hands-on SAP knowledge, and a passion for leading projects that create sustainable operational improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across production operations.
- Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and increase throughput.
- Facilitate and execute Lean projects
- Support production line launches, process ramp-ups, and operational readiness activities.
- Utilize SAP to monitor production performance, analyze data, and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Collect, analyze, and present manufacturing performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
- Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to implement process improvements.
- Conduct workflow studies, time studies, and process assessments to improve operational efficiency.
- Support inventory control, material flow improvements, and manufacturing process optimization.
- Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and work instructions.
- Coach and train production personnel on Lean principles and best practices.
- Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions to sustain long-term improvements.
- Support manufacturing floor equipment improvements and process reliability initiatives.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field required.
- 3+ years of experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, or Continuous Improvement within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience leading Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement projects with measurable results.
- Hands-on experience using SAP in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working with manufacturing floor equipment and production systems.
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization methodologies.
- Line launch and production ramp-up experience preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, productivity improvement, and workflow optimization.
Desired Skills & Competencies
- Hands-on leader who is comfortable working on the manufacturing floor.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to turn data into actionable process improvements.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple departments.
- Strong coaching and training abilities.
- Results-driven mindset with a focus on sustaining improvements over time.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution.
Jacksonville , TX
Darby Scheffer
darby.scheffer@expresspros.com
+1 903-592-9999
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