Senior Lean Manufacturing Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Senior Lean Manufacturing Engineer / Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing): Leading operational excellence and Lean initiatives for automated assembly lines producing server and data center hardware with an accent on throughput optimization and waste reduction. Focus on eliminating bottlenecks in high-volume production, implementing Kaizen, 5S, and VSM, and improving OEE in an AI-enabled factory environment.

Location: On-site in Florence, Kentucky

Company

AI-enabled manufacturer specializing in automated production of data center infrastructure for hyperscalers and leading OEMs using proprietary robotics and software.

What you will do

• Lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across automated server assembly lines.
• Optimize key manufacturing metrics including throughput, cycle time, first-pass yield, and OEE.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in high-volume production environments using Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Partner with automation and manufacturing engineering teams to improve equipment performance and line reliability.
• Conduct root cause investigations using 8D, A3, Fishbone, and PFMEA methodologies.
• Mentor manufacturing teams on Lean principles and cultivate a continuous improvement culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven experience supporting high-volume automated production lines.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing systems and operational excellence tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Florence, Kentucky.

Nice to have

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.
• Experience in electronics assembly, robotics, or data center hardware manufacturing.
• Experience launching or scaling new production lines.
• Familiarity with MES, ERP, and manufacturing analytics systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build the "factory of the future" using AI-based robotics and intelligent software.
• High-visibility, hands-on role within a fast-paced, production-first environment.
• Collaborative culture across manufacturing, automation, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Company recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50 and a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum.