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, 5 S, 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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