Lean Specialist

For more than 175 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them, and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation.

Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.

The Lean Specialist is responsible for identifying, developing, and implementing process improvement initiatives across manufacturing and operational functions. This role leverages Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure quality standards are upheld. They ensure that improvement changes are tested, documented, and deployed efficiently. The role involves close collaboration with production, industrial engineers, and management to ensure improvements are executed, standardized and sustained.

We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!

• Analyze current business and manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Lead and facilitate CI projects using Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and sustain improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving workshops.
• Train and mentor on CI methodologies and tools.
• Utilize film equipment to document processes and create standard work
• Document processes, improvements, and outcomes for future reference

· High School Diploma or state-recognized GED required

• A passion for Continuous Improvement
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or operations environment
• Experience in using Lean and/or Six Sigma tools
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Experience with Kaizen events and Value Stream Mapping preferred
• Experience working in Microsoft Office applications

· Experience with video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro), which will be used to conduct time studies, support training, and review processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency

Successful candidates will bring a manufacturing background, a problem-solving mindset, and a willingness to learn.

Siemens Mobility prioritizes employee well-being and provides resources to support comfort and safety in all working conditions.

• Candidates should be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment when required
• Job duties may require standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using hands to handle objects or tools
• Frequent verbal communication is necessary
• Ability to lift and/or move items up to 40 pounds is required

• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay - starting day 1!
• 401K - 6% company match
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance
  - Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1!
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