Lean Engineer

Job Summary: CS Sunshine Holdings is looking for a Lean Engineer to implement and drive lean manufacturing initiatives across our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The role will emphasize shop-floor engagement, building operational capabilities, and sustaining continuous improvement across production and support teams. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Supply Chain teams to identify waste, improve flow, stabilize processes, and embed a Lean culture within the organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as a hands-on Lean practitioner on the production floor, supporting daily operations and continuous improvement activities.
• Coach operators, supervisors, and engineers on Lean fundamentals, problem-solving methods, and standard work.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and value stream mapping activities.
• Identify waste and process gaps in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM), and drive countermeasures.
• Develop, implement, and sustain standard work, visual management, and 5S systems.
• Support line balancing, cycle time analysis, takt time alignment, and material flow optimization.
• Apply structured problem-solving tools (A3, PDCA, 5-Why, Fishbone) to address chronic issues.
• Partner with Industrial Engineering and Operations teams to improve OEE, yield, labor productivity, and changeover performance.
• Track and report Lean KPIs and improvement results; support weekly/monthly operational reviews.
• Support new line ramp-up, process stabilization, and continuous improvement during build and expansion phases.
• Serve as a change agent, reinforcing Lean mindset, discipline, and accountability across teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 2 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing or operations-focused continuous improvement roles.
• Practical experience applying Lean tools in a production or warehouse environment (not only theoretical knowledge).
• Strong understanding of Lean principles, including standard work, pull systems, flow, and waste elimination.
• Experience with time studies, work measurement, line balancing, and basic OEE analysis.
• Ability to coach and influence front-line teams through data, observation, and clear communication.
• Proficient in Excel; familiarity with basic data analysis and visualization is preferred.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, build-phase, or ramp-up manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Lean certification (Lean Practitioner, Lean Coach, Green Belt, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting high-volume or automated production lines.
• Exposure to training delivery or coaching roles within manufacturing.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and production management systems.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequent presence on the production floor, including standing, walking, bending, and observing operations.
• Occasional sitting for analysis, documentation, and reporting work.
• Ability to lift light materials (up to 10–15 lbs) as needed.
• Visual and auditory ability to observe processes, read displays, and communicate effectively in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to work in areas with typical factory noise levels and PPE requirements.
• Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, clients, and vendors