Lean Engineer

igus
East Providence, RI
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements across the organization to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and drive operational excellence.

What You Will Do

Lead and support cross-functional teams on process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools, analyze production processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities, and develop and deploy standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual controls, and best practices.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies, excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
  • 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other CI methodologies
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
  • Proficient in data analysis and process mapping tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, Visio)
  • Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills
  • Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with ongoing growth opportunities
  • Complete benefits package
  • Co. paid HSA medical plan
  • Co. paid Dental
  • Co. paid Life
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement with Company contributions
  • 20 Paid Time Off days per year, plus 9 holidays
  • Subsidized lunch on-site
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