Manufacturing Process Improvement Specialist

1 month ago


Lake Crystal, Minnesota, United States Federal Signal Full time
Role Overview

As the Lead Manufacturing Engineer at TBEI - Lake Crystal, you will spearhead our efforts in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and plant layout design to enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Drive and implement lean manufacturing initiatives to eliminate waste, improve workflow efficiency, and optimize resource utilization.
  • Analyze existing manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains, and develop solutions to streamline workflows, reduce cycle times, and enhance product quality while minimizing costs.
  • Optimize plant layout and floor space utilization to improve workflow efficiency, material flow, and production capacity, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement layout changes that support lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence.
  • Manage the justification, execution, and commissioning of new capital investment projects aimed at expanding capacity, upgrading equipment, and improving manufacturing capabilities, coordinating with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Lead and mentor a manufacturing engineer and jig/fixture manufacturing technician, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning to drive individual and team performance.
  • Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements, and implement robust quality control measures and drive initiatives to reduce defects and improve product reliability.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of processes, procedures, and project plans, and generate regular reports on key performance indicators, project status, and financial metrics to inform decision-making and drive accountability.
  • Active member of site leadership team and actively support their decisions.
  • Drive a safety-first culture and implement process or design improvements to enhance team safety.
  • Active participation and daily report-out at gemba walks.


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