What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer & Lean Continuous Improvement Manager position at Sunbelt Solomon?
Brief Description
The Manufacturing Engineer & Lean Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence across manufacturing operations through the application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles. This role blends hands-on manufacturing engineering with strategic leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The position focuses on waste reduction, process optimization, standardization, and employee engagement to maximize productivity and eliminate non-value-added activities. This is an onsite role based out of the Temple, TX facility with responsibility for multiple manufacturing sites and up to 40–50% travel.
Manufacturing Engineering
Where Potential Powers Progress
At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.
From our 39 locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.
Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.
Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values
In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.
Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.
Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.
Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.
Core Values
Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pre-Employment Screening
Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical and respiratory fit test may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.
The Manufacturing Engineer & Lean Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence across manufacturing operations through the application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles. This role blends hands-on manufacturing engineering with strategic leadership to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The position focuses on waste reduction, process optimization, standardization, and employee engagement to maximize productivity and eliminate non-value-added activities. This is an onsite role based out of the Temple, TX facility with responsibility for multiple manufacturing sites and up to 40–50% travel.
Manufacturing Engineering
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost
- Design and implement standard work, process flows, layouts, and work instructions
- Support new product introductions (NPI), including tooling, process validation, and production ramp-up
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, scrap, rework, downtime, and capacity constraints
- Conduct root cause analysis using A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and statistical tools
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, production, and engineering teams to resolve technical and operational issues
- Support facility design, material flow optimization, and process documentation
- Plan, design, and implement Lean manufacturing strategies across all functions
- Lead and sustain Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping activities
- Drive waste reduction efforts related to scrap, cycle time, inventory, motion, defects, and overprocessing
- Establish, monitor, and report KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
- Develop and manage Lean training materials and continuous improvement programs
- Coach and mentor employees at all levels on Lean principles, problem-solving, and CI mindset
- Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to align improvement initiatives with business goals
- Coordinate with senior leadership to develop long-term CI roadmaps and strategic initiatives
- Support training and development programs related to Lean, standard work, and problem-solving
- Exercise professional influence with tact and ethics when working with vendors, customers, and internal teams
- Promote and sustain a strong safety culture across all facilities
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, regulatory, and customer requirements
- Support quality systems, audits, and corrective action implementation
- Ensure continuous improvement initiatives support quality and compliance objectives
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and process improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel), AutoCAD, and manufacturing KPIs
- Experience with ERP systems and statistical/process improvement tools
- Ability to travel up to 40–50% and work onsite at the Temple, TX facility
Where Potential Powers Progress
At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.
From our 39 locations and a team of over 1,600 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.
Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.
Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values
In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.
Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.
Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.
Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.
Core Values
- People: The core of our success.
- Safety: It’s in our DNA.
- Strategic: We forge our own future.
- Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.
- Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.
Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who work 30 hours per week or more following 90 days of employment. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Pre-Employment Screening
Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical and respiratory fit test may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.