Roles & responsibilities:lead continuous improvement projects and activities such as new line or facility start-up and facility design.lead value stream mapping (vsm) of operations to identify improvement opportunitiesrun structured technical problem-solving investigations and utilize data driven analysis to provide recommendations and solutions to achieve improvement.support optimization of manufacturing line layouts to implement lean process flows throughoutuse lean six sigma (lss) methods to provide data driven recommendations and solutions to implement improvementcreate dynamic models of the production system to deliver improvementssupport large building or multi-cell layout changes. May lead layout changes of moderate size with minimal oversightperform strategic analysis and communicate findings effectively to various levels of management. This may include assessing long-range capacity forecasts from analysis to recommendations and justification for facilities, equipment, and/or manpower requirements for new or sustaining product rampevaluate operations and identify improvement opportunities, utilizing data analysis and metrics to build a business case, and deliver on execution. Monitor operational metrics including labor hours, wip levels, and productivity, analyze data for trends, and collaborate with process owners to improve.review and analyze work cell layout, process flow, material flow, etc. Assess best practices. Recommend cost-effective solutions for improving the utilization and efficiency of personnel, equipment and/or physical space. Lead projects that will result in improved costs and/or enhanced quality.skills, experience, education, & training:minimum bachelor's degree required in industrial or mechanical engineering or related disciplineminimum 4 years minimum of applicable manufacturing or production systems engineering with complex electromechanical manufacturinglean six sigma experience, preferably lean six sigma green beltstrong verbal communication and group presentation skills required.software knowledge and skills related to statistical analysisgeneral project management skills.ability to lead small to moderately sized change management initiatives.proven ability to manage many projects concurrently and in a timely fashion.advocating for lean manufacturing programs within the manufacturing operation.track record of owning and driving changes of medium scope and working with quality systems essentialminimal travel required (