LEAN Engineer - Manufacturing

Schaeffler · Fort Mill, SC

Level: Engineer
Team: Lean / CI
Travel: 25%
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 1+ years
Industry: Automotive
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level continuous improvement role at Schaeffler (automotive) in Fort Mill, SC. Initiate, support, and review SPS activities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across assigned organizational areas.

They ask for: 1+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Value stream mapping
Day to day: about 25% travel

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Pick 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at Schaeffler
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Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
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?
- The posting says about 25% travel. Between which sites?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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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.

About the role

Key Responsibilities

◆Initiate, support, and review SPS activities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across assigned organizational areas.
◆Lead the implementation of SPS standards, including lean management, workplace design, supply chain management, and value stream design.
◆Train teams on SPS methodologies and share best practices to foster continuous improvement.
◆Facilitate workshops and projects, document outcomes, and support management in coaching improvement processes.
◆Conduct thorough reviews of SPS implementation status within organizational units to ensure alignment and progress.
◆Evaluate and report the costs and benefits of SPS initiatives, ensuring sustainability and long-term impact.

Your

Qualifications

✓Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
✓1+ years of experience in lean management or continuous improvement role.
✓Strong knowledge of SPS or similar lean production systems and tools.
✓Proficient in communicating and training cross-functional teams.
✓Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and project facilitation skills.
✓Must be willing to travel 25% of the time. (Domestic 20% / International 5%)
✓Must be authorized to work in the US.

Our Offering

At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following:

✓Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
✓Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
✓Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs. Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state-of-the-art and comprehensive learning and training offering.
✓Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

See all of our benefit offerings at https://schaefflerbenefits.com/

We look forward to your application.

Your contact

Schaeffler Group USA Inc.

Kim Korttila

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