Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Continuous Improvement

Position Summary
Lead, drive, and support Nortek’s productivity focus by developing and implementing best practices related to lean practices, cost efficiencies, and state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing processes. Lead projects from concept to production implementation, prioritize multiple tasks, and identify solutions for improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

• Improve productivity and promote lean implementation and culture change throughout the organization.
• Drive lean culture and continuous improvement throughout the facility.
• Develop and implement lean logistics flow and material presentation strategies.
• Optimize facility layout, line balancing and process flow to improve production efficiency.
• Implement workplace organization (5S) and visual management processes to streamline operations.
• Design ergonomic workstation layouts to support lean assembly processes.
• Set up Kanban pull systems for material flow within the production facilities.
• Analyze and improve flow, presentation, and handling of material between processes.
• Perform Value Stream Mapping of processes to identify and eliminate non‑value add activities.
• Promote one‑piece flow and standardized work throughout facilities.
• Establish process flows, cell layout, staffing planning, material flow and best practices for new and existing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering and support departments to introduce new products and influence design for ease of manufacturing.
• Manage projects consisting of relocating existing equipment in a cross‑functional team environment.
• Conduct workshops to educate associates on fundamentals of lean manufacturing.
• Generate capital equipment requests and required support documentation.
• Drive manufacturing cost reduction initiatives to meet production cost targets.
• Support operations management to resolve production and quality problems via root cause analysis.
• Generate project status reports and review with Manufacturing/Operations leadership.
• Develop production capacity, staffing models, and standard production playbooks.
• Develop operator standard work and operator work instructions.
• Conduct training and promote understanding of Nortek production systems.
• Roll out Nortek production system Level 1‑4 meeting/communication process.
• Improve safety issues related to ergonomic and standard work practices.
• Increase equipment availability by implementing total productive maintenance program.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5‑year record of successful lean transformation projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean and/or 5S certification is a plus.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and overall computer skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to read and evaluate mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and AutoCAD drawing software.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at

Nortek Air Solutions, LLC (NAS) is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Oklahoma City, OK