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SUMMARY

Shape Technologies Group is seeking a Lean Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in developing and improving manufacturing, assembly, and shipping/receiving processes through the application of lean manufacturing principles. Your responsibilities will include increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing workflows by conducting floor space and workflow studies, implementing automation, and driving process improvements.You will report to the Director of Sustaining Engineering and collaborate closely with other departments to maintain seamless operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and implement lean manufacturing principles and techniques to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Developing and delivering training programs for lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, etc
• Defines manufacturing process for parts including machine and assembly work centers, set-up and run time estimates as well as manufacturing standard operating procedure.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Conduct machine and assembly capability, floor space optimization, and workflow studies and drive improvements including automation opportunities.
• Providing input and feedback to key leadership positions about process improvement opportunities.
• Complete Capital Expenditure Requests for new machines and tooling.
• Design and optimize manufacturing layouts to improve workflow and minimize bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement lean practices and reduce lead times
• Conduct time studies and implement improvements to reduce cycle times and increase throughput
• Monitor and track data to identify trends and make data-driven decisions
• Otherdutiesas assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.