The Senior Lean Lead Engineer leads and facilitates continuous improvement initiatives throughout the Unit using Lean manufacturing principles, structured problem-solving techniques, and data-driven decision-making.

- Support implementation of the Unit Lean Vision and continuous improvement strategy.
- Lead or facilitate Intermediate to Advanced Lean and continuous improvement projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational and back-office processes using data, process observation, employee input, and business priorities.
- Apply appropriate Lean tools, including process mapping, value-stream analysis, standard work, visual management, 5S, waste elimination, flow improvement, root-cause analysis, mistake-proofing, and daily management.
- Use structured problem-solving methods such as PDCA, A3, DMAIC, 5 Whys, and fishbone analysis.
- Define project objectives, milestones, owners, measures, risks, and sustainment plans.
- Work with team members at all levels to develop, implement, and verify improvement solutions.
- Facilitate Kaizen events and other cross-functional Lean projects.
- Form and guide teams without relying on positional authority.
- Provide Foundational to Intermediate Lean training and coaching to employees across functions and levels.
- Identify opportunities to improve team member knowledge and problem-solving capability.
- Encourage participation in continuous improvement and promote practical, sustainable solutions.




- Assist leadership in demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement and removing barriers to successful implementation.
- Monitor improvements related to quality, delivery, productivity, lead time, cost, process stability, employee participation, and resource utilization.
- Work with supervisors and managers to monitor implementation effectiveness and sustain Lean standards.
- Support standard work, visual controls, process documentation, audits, and follow-up reviews.
- Identify gaps in sustainment and recommend corrective actions.

- Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline; or equivalent education and directly related experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience preferred in Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, operations engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing or similarly process-oriented environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ‘s, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, SMED, Kanban, Visual Management, and waste elimination.
- Experience working effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Experience facilitating meetings, workshops, Kaizen events, or cross-functional teams is preferred.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, or other manufacturing quality systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent business and analytical tools.
- Advanced English.

📌 Senior Lean Lead Engineer (Tijuana)
🏢 Biotix, Inc. - Mettler Toledo
📍 Tijuana