Lean Engineer

igus Inc. • East Providence, RI

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About The Position

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer identifies, develops, and implements process improvements across the organization to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality, and drive operational excellence. The role uses Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to promote a culture of innovation and excellence. The engineer leads continuous improvement projects, applies structured problem-solving to eliminate waste and optimize processes, and works across departments to improve operational efficiency and KPI performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in data analysis and process mapping tools such as Minitab, Excel, and Visio.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or operations environment is preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cross-functional teams on process improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma tools.
• Analyze production processes and data to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, waste, variation, and improvement opportunities.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
• Develop and deploy standard operating procedures (SOPs), visual controls, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to enhance process design and layout.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess improvement outcomes and sustainability.
• Train and mentor team members on continuous improvement principles and tools.
• Collaborate with leadership to align improvement initiatives with strategic business goals.
• Support new product introductions by ensuring Lean process integration.
• Support change management and sustainment of improvements across departments.
• Document and communicate progress, successes, and lessons learned.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean principles and methodologies to eliminate waste, optimize processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Drive structured problem-solving activities to identify root causes, implement effective corrective actions, and improve KPI performance.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with ongoing growth opportunities
• Company-paid HSA medical plan
• Company-paid dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement plan with company contributions
• 20 paid time off days per year
• 9 paid holidays
• Subsidized on-site lunch

What This Job Offers

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