Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Title: Lean Specialist/Lean Engineer

Location: Memphis, TN

Duration: Permanent

Salary: $70,000-$130,000

Relocation Assistance: Available

Incentives:

• Opportunity to support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Hands-on ownership of Kaizen events, process improvements, and Continuous Improvement roadmaps
• Opportunity to drive measurable improvements across quality, throughput, cycle time, waste, and downtime
• Relocation assistance available

Must Haves:

• 3-7+ years of Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience running and leading Kaizen events within a Lean-focused operating system
• Automotive or aerospace manufacturing experience
• Ability to clearly explain Continuous Improvement projects and Kaizens led, including the problem identified, root cause analysis performed, improvements implemented, and measurable results achieved
• Experience with Lean methodologies including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis, DMAIC, and PDCA
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs including OEE, throughput, scrap, cycle time, quality, and downtime
• Experience using data and metrics to drive operational decision-making
• Proven ability to drive waste reduction, process stability, and Continuous Improvement initiatives

Nice to Haves:

• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field

Job Description:

Insight Global is seeking Lean Specialists/Lean Engineers to support Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives at a manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. These individuals will be responsible for leading Kaizen events, identifying operational inefficiencies, driving process improvements, and supporting the organization's Lean operating system.

The ideal candidate comes from a mature manufacturing environment and has a proven track record of delivering measurable improvements in quality, throughput, cycle time, and overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, including planning, preparation, execution, and follow-up activities
• Execute project work focused on Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain Continuous Improvement roadmaps
• Partner with production teams to identify bottlenecks, waste, and process improvement opportunities
• Perform root cause analysis and develop sustainable improvement actions
• Utilize manufacturing data and KPIs to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Drive improvements in OEE, throughput, scrap, cycle time, quality, and downtime
• Implement and support Lean methodologies including Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, DMAIC, and PDCA
• Drive waste reduction, process stability, and overall operational improvement

Benefits:

Candidates who start before year-end are eligible for:

• Stock option program
• 100% bonus eligibility