MBX LEAN Engineer

Mayville Engineering Co. Brand•Bedford, PA

About The Position

The MBX LEAN Engineer will identify, plan, and implement activities aimed at reducing costs while simultaneously improving quality, safety, and delivery methods. This role involves driving continuous improvement through change management and best practices, developing Value Stream Mapping (VSM) plans, and building Kaizen plans and roadmaps. The engineer will support President’s Kaizen events, develop corrective action plans based on Lean assessments, and uphold cost reduction programs to meet annual operational savings objectives. Additionally, the role includes training colleagues on Lean techniques, serving as a subject matter expert, and monitoring KPIs for accuracy and recommending problem-solving actions. The engineer will also perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to clearly communicate project performance and results to Management and prepare associated presentations as needed.
Proficient in facilitating consensus among diverse viewpoints within a group, even amidst differing opinions.
Demonstrated track record of thriving in team environments and strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

Identifies, plans, and implements activities designed to reduce costs while improving quality, safety, and delivery methods.
Implements and drives continuous improvement activities through the application of change management and best practices.
Develops Value Stream Mapping (VSM) plans for assigned facilities.
Builds Kaizen plans and roadmaps for identified areas of opportunity.
Supports regular President’s Kaizen events.
Develops corrective action plans based on Lean assessments.
Upholds cost reduction programs to achieve annual operational savings objectives.
Trains colleagues on best practices for Lean techniques and methodologies.
Serves as subject matter expert.
Monitors and audits key performance indicators (KPI’s) to ensure data is valid and accurate and makes recommendations for root cause problem-solving actions.
Performs other duties as assigned.