Gotion, Inc.
Lean Engineer
Manteno, Illinois · Full-time
No sponsorship$90k-$110kDetected 1 day ago
Data AnalysisExcelProcess ImprovementMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationLean Manufacturing
About the role
- Under the leadership of the Department Manager, analyze OEE data (Availability, Performance, Quality) from EV battery production lines.
- Identify top contributors to OEE loss, including downtime, cycle time losses, and quality defects.
- Establish and facilitate cross‑functional Lean teams, ensuring engagement from operators, technicians, engineers, and supervisors.
Responsibilities
- Lead root cause analysis using Lean problem‑solving tools (A3, PDCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto).
- Develop, implement, and sustain countermeasures to improve equipment reliability, process stability, and product yield.
- Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve line performance and eliminate chronic losses.
- Lead Lean improvement projects and Kaizen events focused on throughput, downtime reduction, yield improvement, and labor efficiency.
- Actively support the development and reinforcement of a Lean production culture throughout the plant.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 3-5 years of Lean / Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, tools, and methodologies.
- Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate production data into actionable improvements.
Nice to have
- Lean or Continuous Improvement certification (Lean Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred).
- Experience working with OEE systems, MES, or equipment data platforms.
- Familiarity with SPC, control charts, and basic Six Sigma tools.
- Experience supporting new line launches, ramp‑ups, or equipment commissioning.
- This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion.
- Gotion Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- Experience in EV battery, electronics, semiconductor, or other high‑volume automated manufacturing strongly preferred.
Skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
Compensation
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $90-110K + 15% bonus + benefits.
Visa & Work Authorization
- "Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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