What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lean Engineer position at Cummings Electrical?
Overview
Cummings Electrical is expanding our Integrated Manufacturing team. We design and build custom, integrated, modular systems such as e-houses, electrical skids, HAC’s and UL 508A panels for a wide range of projects, including data centers, healthcare facilities, industrial plants, and more.As part of our team, you will work hands-on in a fast-paced, innovative environment, helping reduce jobsite risks, accelerate project timelines, and deliver high-quality solutions. If you are looking for growth, meaningful work, and a chance to be part of a team shaping the future of off-site integration and manufacturing, this is the place to make an impact!
As a Lean Engineer, you will be a key driver of operational excellence, leading initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost across the organization. You’ll partner with cross‑functional teams to identify waste, streamline processes, and build a culture of continuous improvement. This role blends hands‑on problem solving with strategic thinking, enabling you to influence both daily operations and long‑term performance.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Facilitate Kaizen & VSM — Plan and lead Kaizen events and value‑stream mapping sessions to identify and eliminate waste.
- Apply CI Methodologies — Use 3P, DMAIC, PDCA, and 8D to resolve process, quality, and throughput issues.
- Coach Lean Practices — Train engineers, supervisors, and operators on standard work, 5S, visual management, SMED, and other Lean tools to build site capability.
- Drive Data‑Based Improvements — Analyze OEE, cycle time, FPY, scrap, and throughput to establish sustainable countermeasures.
- Standardize Best Practices — Develop and roll out standardized work instructions, CI playbooks, and best practices.
- Scale Successful Pilots — Coordinate pilot implementations and expand proven improvements to additional sites.
- Partner on Safety & Quality — Collaborate with safety and quality teams to ensure improvements meet regulatory and corporate standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 3-5 years of hands-on experience in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or industrial engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably with site and multi-site deployments.
- Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred), or equivalent CI training.
- Proven experience facilitating Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and deploying standardized work and 5S programs.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data analysis tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI or similar) and comfort working with production performance metrics.
- Demonstrated project management skills, including leading cross-functional teams and delivering measurable cost, quality, and productivity improvements.
- Excellent coaching, communication, and change management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in facility layout and material flow design tools, including AutoCAD; familiarity with layout, visualization, or simulation tools such as Microsoft Visio, Autodesk Revit, or discrete-event simulation tools like FlexSim.
Qualifications
How We Support You: At Cummings Electrical, we foster a supportive and growth-oriented work environment. We provide opportunities for career development while offering a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being both in and outside the workplace.Some of the benefits we offer include:
- Weekly Pay
- PTO
- Health benefit options
- 401(k) company contribution
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Regular team building and employee appreciation activities
- Boot and tool purchase assistance
- Job advancement opportunities