Lean Engineer
Freudenberg · Findlay, OH
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level continuous improvement role at Freudenberg (industrial) in Findlay, OH. Partner with the Lean Manager and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value stream mapping, Root cause
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Freudenberg
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Partner with the Lean Manager and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
- ◆Lead and support Kaizen events, problem-solving activities, and process improvement projects that eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency.
- ◆Analyze manufacturing and operational data to identify trends, uncover improvement opportunities, and support data-driven decision making.
- ◆Develop and maintain standardized work, visual management systems, and 5S practices that improve consistency and performance across the facility.
- ◆Collaborate with operations, engineering, quality, and maintenance teams to optimize workflows, reduce downtime, and improve process capability.
- ◆Track improvement project progress, action items, and key performance metrics to ensure initiatives deliver measurable and sustainable results.
- ◆Coach and engage employees at all levels in Lean thinking, continuous improvement principles, and practical problem-solving techniques.
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered.
- ✓Two or more years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Quality, or a related manufacturing environment.
- ✓Working knowledge of Lean principles and tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Waste Reduction.
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements.
- ✓Experience leading projects, facilitating teams, or driving process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
- ✓Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- ✓Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools; Lean or Six Sigma certification is a plus but not required.
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