Lean Engineer - MEC MBX Team

Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) is seeking a Lean Engineer to join our MBX Mayville Business Excellence) Team, supporting our Raleigh manufacturing site. This hands-on role focuses on leading Kaizen events, deploying and coaching Lean methods, and delivering measurable cost improvements.

Reporting to the Director of Lean & CI, the Lean Engineer will be responsible for executing Lean initiatives that drive operational excellence, eliminate waste, and improve key performance indicators—especially in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Cost.

Responsibilities

• Kaizen Leadership: Plan and lead Kaizen events across sites, including President’s Kaizens, with an emphasis on driving cost savings, productivity gains, and process optimization.
• Cost Improvement Focus: Identify, implement, and track cost reduction opportunities through Lean tools and structured problem solving. Own the validation and reporting of financial impact to leadership.
• 6S Leadership: Deploy and sustain 6S (5S Safety) practices across all work areas; conduct audits and coach teams on continuous workplace organization and efficiency.
• Strategy Deployment: Support and align with MEC’s strategic goals using Hoshin Kanri, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Lean roadmaps to guide improvement efforts.
• Lean Capability Development: Coach and mentor associates, leads, and supervisors on Lean methodologies including PDCA, root cause analysis, Gemba, and visual management.
• Standardization & Best Practices: Develop and roll out standardized work and visual control systems across departments to drive consistency and sustainability.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze KPI performance and Lean project milestones. Report results and support root cause countermeasures where gaps are identified.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership to remove roadblocks, ensure alignment, and reinforce Lean culture.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in a Lean or process improvement role within manufacturing (metal fabrication a plus)
• Demonstrated ability to identify and deliver cost savings through Lean initiatives
• Hands-on experience leading Kaizen events and 5S (6S) implementations
• Strong understanding of Lean principles and tools: VSM, Standard Work, 5S/6S, PDCA, A3 problem-solving
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; able to influence across all levels
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI, Visio, or AutoCAD is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 50% if needed to support other MEC plants and initiatives
  
  

Join MEC’s MBX team and take an active role in building a world-class Lean culture across our operations. If you’re driven by continuous improvement, hands-on leadership, and delivering results—this is your opportunity.