Job Title
Engineering & Manufacturing - Six Sigma, Lean, Process Improvement
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturer of precision-machined and cold-headed components serving the automotive, heavy-duty trucking, and industrial markets. Known for tackling complex engineering challenges, they partner closely with customers to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
Job Description
Collaborate with plant managers and site leadership to assess operational effectiveness and uncover opportunities for performance enhancement.
Champion continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean methodologies to advance safety, quality, productivity, cost efficiency, and workforce involvement.
Lead improvement initiatives including Kaizen workshops, value stream analyses, root cause investigations, and process optimization activities.
Partner with automation resources to evaluate and implement solutions that streamline operations, increase throughput, and minimize manual labor requirements.
Assist in developing and executing location-specific strategies focused on operational excellence and sustainable improvement.
Promote consistency by implementing standardized processes, best practices, and operating procedures across multiple facilities.
Review performance metrics and operational data to identify trends, constraints, and areas for improvement.
Provide guidance and training to plant leadership on Lean concepts, continuous improvement techniques, and structured problem-solving approaches.
Deploy and sustain Lean manufacturing tools such as 5S, visual management systems, standard work practices, and continuous improvement programs.
Define performance goals, establish success metrics, and monitor progress against improvement objectives.
Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver improvement projects while ensuring long-term sustainability of results.
Foster an environment that values accountability, operational excellence, employee participation, and ongoing improvement.
Support the rollout and replication of successful operational initiatives throughout the organization.
Ensure all improvement projects align with company standards related to safety, quality, and operational performance.
Develop and deliver presentations, project updates, and performance reports for executive and senior leadership teams.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Must be located in Chicagoland, with ability to go onsite as needed near O'Hare Airport
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial Management required
10+ years of leading CI and Lean initiatives, projects, implementations, etc
Must come from a direct, industrial manufacturing background
Metals/precision manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Six Sigma Certification
Excellent grasp of Lean and Six Sigma tools, methodologies, and projects
Sponsorship not provided
What's on Offer
Salary range up to around $185,000 - upper range achievable through required experience and certifications
Target bonus of up to 20%
Unlimited PTO
401k Match
Health/Dental/Vision coverage
Tuition assistance
Contact Ben Aldrich Quote job ref JN-092026-7109403