DCN Senior Manufacturing Engineer
LED FastStart · Shreveport, LA
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 3 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior manufacturing role at LED FastStart (industrial) in Shreveport, LA. To know more about our Data Centers Infrastructure solutions please visit https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Kaizen, Value stream mapping
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How this role compares
Against 8 other live manufacturing postings in Louisiana.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 56%
- ✓ Lean 44%
- ✓ Six Sigma 44%
- ✓ Green Belt 33%
- ✓ Plant layout 33%
- ✓ Capacity planning 33%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at LED FastStart
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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 the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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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.
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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.
Full description from LED FastStartAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Serve as the primary manufacturing engineering resource for assigned value streams and production areas.
- ◆Lead resolution of complex manufacturing, quality, and productivity challenges through structured problem-solving methodologies.
- ◆Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, standardized work, line balancing, pull systems, and cellular manufacturing.
- ◆Perform advanced capacity modeling, simulation analysis, and production optimization studies.
- ◆Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks to maximize throughput and operational efficiency.
- ◆Develop business cases and lead implementation of process, equipment, automation, and technology investments.
- ◆Define manufacturing standards and ensure consistent implementation across operations.
- ◆Lead new product introductions, process transfers, and major operational changes.
- ◆Analyze operational performance data and establish KPI dashboards to drive data-based decision making.
- ◆Mentor and develop Manufacturing Engineers, technicians, and operational personnel.
- ◆Lead root cause investigations for recurring quality, delivery, and process issues.
- ◆Collaborate with Manufacturing Technology, Product Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality organizations to drive strategic improvement initiatives.
- ◆Champion digital manufacturing initiatives utilizing SAP, Power BI, Power Apps, automation tools, and advanced analytics.
- ◆Influence site manufacturing strategy through long-term capacity planning and operational roadmap development.
And Experience
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related discipline.
- ✓8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
- ✓Demonstrated experience leading plant-wide process improvement initiatives.
- ✓Strong understanding of manufacturing systems, capacity planning, process design, and production optimization.
- ✓Proven experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- ✓Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders without direct authority.
- ✓Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- ✓Experience with manufacturing simulation software and capacity modeling tools.
- ✓Advanced SAP ERP/MRP proficiency.
- ✓Power BI, Power Apps, and process automation experience.
- ✓AutoCAD or facility layout design experience.
- ✓Demonstrated success leading Kaizen events and continuous improvement programs.
- ✓Experience mentoring and developing engineering talent.
- ✓Experience supporting automation, Industry 4.0, or digital manufacturing initiatives.
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