Job Description
TOP ENGINEER JOB POST
Confidential Search for International Employer
Industry: Electrical Equipment & Electronics Manufacturing
Degree: Associate's or Bachelor's in ME, EE, Mfg Eng, or IE
Experience: 5+ years in Lean Manufacturing & CI
Role: Manufacturing Engineer - Lean/CI
Be part of a NEW Engineering team at a company voted Top Workplace in Pennsylvania, leading and executing plant-wide initiatives focused on operational excellence and waste elimination. Champion lean manufacturing principles and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost while focusing on innovative Battery Cabinet productssheet metal enclosures with electrical and electronic systems inside. This is a KEY CONTRIBUTOR role where you'll be part of meetings with leadership including the President to understand company goals, prioritize projects, define KPIs, and discuss customer needs in a collaborative environment where there are no walls between departments. Own and lead continuous improvement initiatives, plan and facilitate Kaizen events, and provide hands-on support on the production floor to troubleshoot and resolve process or assembly issues with custom made-to-order assembly.
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process improvement role
Proven experience leading Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing initiatives
Strong knowledge of lean principles including Kaizen, standard work, 5S, and root cause analysis
Knowledge of sheet metal and/or circuit board assembly preferred
Familiarity with weld, paint, and assembly operations highly preferred
Proficiency with data analysis, time studies, and process mapping
CAD knowledge preferred
Experience with lean tools: 5S, visual management, Poka-Yoke methodology
Ability to collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams
Experience with process standardization, layout optimization, and workflow efficiency
Hands-on approach with willingness to work on plant floor solving assembly and quality issues
What's in it for you?
Competitive annual salary of $80,000 to $100,000 plus performance bonus
Join company voted Top Workplace in Pennsylvania
Part of NEW Engineering team being built to focus on innovative Battery Cabinet products
Key contributor helping create new products and improve existing designs
Direct involvement with leadership team including President on company strategy
Collaborative environment with no walls between departments
Own and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing plant
Plan, facilitate, and follow up on Kaizen events and root cause analysis
Identify and eliminate waste through lean tools and methods
Drive improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs)
Support process standardization and layout optimization
Specify and support tooling, fixtures, and equipment for manufacturing operations
Hands-on role with real impact on production floor
Work on sheet metal enclosures with electrical and electronic systems
Confidential Placement
This role is a confidential placement for a Top Workplace in Pennsylvania. We will manage your application with the highest level of privacy and professionalism.
Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA (On-site position)
Note: Client is not willing to sponsor work authorization. No relocation assistance. Regional candidates preferred.
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