Lean Engineer I

Mortenson • Pampa, TX

2d

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Lean Engineer I that will support project teams with applying Mortenson’s kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, to enhance work safety, making the work easier, with a long-term vision to improve project and company outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related degree OR Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing (or related field/experience)
• Current driver’s license
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Effective coach and mentor
• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with project leadership and team members to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the project lean leader on the work, culture and improvement journey of teams.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite
• Coordinate and facilitate Kaizen events/workshops with project teams and experts
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure people at the center culture
• Support project leaders in assessing capacity to sustain standardized work, and addressing abnormalities
• Encourage team members to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements
• Support flow and work management onsite
• Participate in flow schedule development for work phases
• Support superintendents and forepersons in daily planning, work management, and learning approaches
• Promote one-piece flow for all work.
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level