Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Magna International•Clinton, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall operational efficiency. This role focuses on implementing Lean principles, standardization, and data-driven improvements to support stable, efficient, and cost effective production processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The base line is the Mafact.

Requirements

5 years of experience in manufacturing or continuous improvement
Experience supporting production or process related activities
Exposure to automotive or high volume production preferred
Statistics
Experience supporting Lean initiatives or Kaizen events
Proven ability to lead and guide technical personnel.
Excellent attention to detail and data integrity.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to read, write, and speak English
Good communication skills
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, VSM)
Understanding of KPIs (OEE, cycle time, efficiency)
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Hands on approach and willingness to work on the shop floor
Problem solving and analytical thinking
Ability to influence teams and drive change

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma (Green Belt)
Technical Education: Strong knowledge of GD&T Lean Manufacturing Principles and Kaizen
Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements and Core Tools (MSA, SPC, PFMEA, Control Plan)
Statistical analysis knowledge (capability studies)
Continuous Improvement methodologies
Time study and work measurement
Experience with data analysis tools (Minitab or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Supports Magna Operational Principles and Employee Charter criteria within context and position's scope of work supports EBM’s ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System, ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, IATF System, as well as Magna Safety and Magna Environmental Program requirements
Lead and support Lean initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, waste reduction)
Identify and eliminate non value added activities
Drive improvements in productivity, efficiency, and cost
Analyze production data to identify improvement opportunities
Monitor KPIs such as OEE, cycle time, scrap, and labor efficiency
Develop and track action plans based on data insights
Support line balancing and workflow optimization
Improve material flow and layout efficiency
Reduce bottlenecks and improve throughput
Develop and implement standardized work
Ensure process consistency and repeatability
Support visual management and shop floor organization
Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance
Support problem-solving activities (PSW)
Participate in audits and continuous improvement reviews
Train employees on Lean principles and tools
Promote continuous improvement culture across the plant
Facilitate Kaizen events and workshops
Communicate effectively across departments
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, AIAG MSA, Control Plans, and PFMEA requirements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on measurement system robustness and fixture reliability.
Support and enforce compliance with IATF standards and ISO 14001 procedures.
Promote a safe and healthy work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors