Lean Manufacturing Specialist - Rolling Stock

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.

Position Overview:

The Lean Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process improvement initiatives across manufacturing and operational functions. This role leverages Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure quality standards are upheld. They ensure that improvement changes are tested, documented and deployed efficiently. The role involves close collaboration with production, industrial engineers, and management to ensure improvements are executed, standardized and sustained. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 5:30am – 4:00pm

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Analyze current business and manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Lead and facilitate CI projects using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving workshops.
• Train and mentor on CI methodologies and tools.
• Utilize film equipment to document processes and create standard work
• Document processes, improvements, and outcomes for future reference

To thrive in this role, you have:

• A passion for Continuous Improvement
• 3+ years of experience in lean manufacturing or lean operations
• Experience in using Lean and or Six Sigma tools
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping preferred
• Experience working in Microsoft office applications
• Siemens experience preferred

Physical Demands:

• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
• Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Must be able to tolerate moderate noise levels and varying temperatures typical of a production setting.

Why you'll love working for Siemens!

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay - starting day 1!
• 401K - 6% company match
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Lexington, NC is $24.00/hr - $27.01/hr. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.