Lean Engineer
Job Category: Manufacturing Requisition Number: LEANE002066
Posted: July 16, 2025
Full-Time
Cleveland Ohio, USA
Description
The Lean / Process Engineer is key in leading continuous improvement initiatives across the Cleveland manufacturing site. This position is responsible for deploying lean methodologies to streamline operations, reduce waste, and optimize processes aligned with the company's strategic objectives. As a change agent, this role will influence culture, foster total employee involvement, and drive sustainable safety, quality, productivity, and cost improvements.
Key Result Areas:
- Lead and support lean transformation projects using structured problem-solving techniques (e.g., A3, Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA).
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement through employee engagement, coaching, and collaboration across all levels of the organization.
- Identify and eliminate non-value-added activities using tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Operations) to align process improvements with business goals.
- Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to lean initiatives; ensure accountability for results.
- Develop and deliver lean training materials to build internal capability and support change management efforts.
- Drive Lean Initiatives on the shop floor
- Ensure all improvement activities align with safety standards, quality expectations, and compliance requirements.
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred Leader
Inspires teammates to follow them
Innovative
Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
Functional Expert
Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Self-Starter
Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Ability to Make an Impact
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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