LEAN ENGINEER

DUPPS COMPANY • Ankeny, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses specifically on applying the principles of lean manufacturing and lean management to systematically identify and eliminate waste, streamline processes, and maximize operational efficiency. By continuously evaluating workflows and implementing improvement initiatives, the position supports higher productivity, reduced costs, and improved overall performance. Emphasis is placed on data-driven decision-making, standardization, and continuous improvement to help ensure sustainable and measurable results across the organization.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask
• Experience with Lean Transformation and Lean Tools
• Six Sigma/ Lean Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in Production Process and Equipment

Responsibilities

• Connecting the voice of the customer (VOC) to the targets to improve (TTI) and leader standard work (LSW)
• Engages in breakthrough initiatives such as transformation rhythms, shop strategy reviews, and cell control centers (CCC) and the plant control center (PCC)
• Supports the continuous improvement of key process indicators (KPI) and the sustainment of standard work process improvements – both transactional and non-transactional
• Works on complex solutions and implements new solutions utilizing both Lean and technology
• Defines processes, IT tools, trainings, systems, etc. to be used by the manufacturing community
• Specifies needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done
• Coach, mentor, and train others in all Lean Six Sigma DMAIC concepts and tools
• Ability to travel between plants up to 25%
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees