Lean Engineer

Gotion, Inc.Manteno, IL
$90,000 - $110,000Onsite

About The Position

Gotion Inc. is seeking a Lean Engineer to drive operational excellence in their battery manufacturing facility. This role focuses on improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reducing downtime and waste, improving yield, and embedding a strong Lean culture across highly automated, high‑volume production lines. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on Lean experience in a manufacturing environment, be comfortable working with production data, and thrive in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven operation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of Lean / Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in EV battery, electronics, semiconductor, or other high‑volume automated manufacturing strongly preferred.
  • Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, tools, and methodologies.
  • Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate production data into actionable improvements.
  • Strong execution and ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
  • Demonstrated team‑oriented and proactive approach.

Nice To Haves

  • Lean or Continuous Improvement certification (Lean Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred).
  • Experience working with OEE systems, MES, or equipment data platforms.
  • Familiarity with SPC, control charts, and basic Six Sigma tools.
  • Experience supporting new line launches, ramp‑ups, or equipment commissioning.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze OEE data (Availability, Performance, Quality) from EV battery production lines.
  • Identify top contributors to OEE loss, including downtime, cycle time losses, and quality defects.
  • Lead root cause analysis using Lean problem‑solving tools (A3, PDCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto).
  • Develop, implement, and sustain countermeasures to improve equipment reliability, process stability, and product yield.
  • Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve line performance and eliminate chronic losses.
  • Lead Lean improvement projects and Kaizen events focused on throughput, downtime reduction, yield improvement, and labor efficiency.
  • Establish and facilitate cross‑functional Lean teams, ensuring engagement from operators, technicians, engineers, and supervisors.
  • Promote a proposal‑based improvement (Kaizen) system that enables shop‑floor employee participation.
  • Ensure improvements are standardized, documented, and sustained through standard work, audits, and metrics tracking.
  • Actively support the development and reinforcement of a Lean production culture throughout the plant.
  • Train and coach team members on Lean concepts, including: Waste identification (Muda), Standard Work, 5S and Visual Management, Flow and pull systems.
  • Support leadership in aligning Lean initiatives with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDC/M) objectives.
  • Use Excel and manufacturing data systems to analyze trends, build reports, and communicate insights clearly.

Benefits

  • 15% bonus
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
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