Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Swedesboro, NJ on-site

Salary: $105k - $125k DOE

Requirements: BS/BA in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, 3+ years hands on experience in Manufacturing Evironment, Lean Manufacturing / Process Improvement

We're seeking a Lean Engineer to help drive continuous improvement across our manufacturing and business processes. This role focuses on eliminating waste, improving efficiency, and supporting our lean transformation strategy. You'll work closely with production and other departments to implement lean tools and foster a culture of operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support lean initiatives across the site
• Identify and prioritize improvement opportunities using lean principles
• Facilitate kaizen events and visual scheduling projects
• Train and coach teams on lean tools like 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM, and more
• Track and report on lean activities, savings, and performance metrics
• Support daily lean management meetings and help develop recovery plans
• Assist with new process and product implementations
• Promote open communication and employee involvement in lean efforts
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in lean manufacturing or process improvement (Kaizen, Six Sigma, 5S etc etc)
• Working knowledge of lean tools and production balancing
• Value Stream Mapping
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PP)
• Willingness to travel up to 25%-50%
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Certifications or extensive Training in Lean Tool Methodologies & Deployement
• Six Sigma, 5S / 5S deployment, Kaizen, Kanban, TPM, SMED, Lean Daily management, Tiered Accountability Boards
• Minitab is a plus
  
  

Physical Requirements

This role involves walking, standing, lifting (up to 30 lbs), reaching, kneeling, and other physical activities typical in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary DOE
• Vacation/PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Bonus
• Relocation
  
  

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.

This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/15/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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