Sunbelt Solomon · 17 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer & Lean Continuous Improvement Manager
Temple, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSunbelt Solomon is a company that delivers full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas. The Manufacturing Engineer & Lean Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence through Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, focusing on waste reduction, process optimization, and employee engagement across multiple manufacturing sites.
ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and cost
Design and implement standard work, process flows, layouts, and work instructions
Support new product introductions (NPI), including tooling, process validation, and production ramp-up
Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, scrap, rework, downtime, and capacity constraints
Conduct root cause analysis using A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and statistical tools
Collaborate with maintenance, quality, production, and engineering teams to resolve technical and operational issues
Support facility design, material flow optimization, and process documentation
Plan, design, and implement Lean manufacturing strategies across all functions
Lead and sustain Lean initiatives, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping activities
Drive waste reduction efforts related to scrap, cycle time, inventory, motion, defects, and overprocessing
Establish, monitor, and report KPIs related to safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost
Develop and manage Lean training materials and continuous improvement programs
Coach and mentor employees at all levels on Lean principles, problem-solving, and CI mindset
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to align improvement initiatives with business goals
Coordinate with senior leadership to develop long-term CI roadmaps and strategic initiatives
Support training and development programs related to Lean, standard work, and problem-solving
Exercise professional influence with tact and ethics when working with vendors, customers, and internal teams
Promote and sustain a strong safety culture across all facilities
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, regulatory, and customer requirements
Support quality systems, audits, and corrective action implementation
Ensure continuous improvement initiatives support quality and compliance objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and process improvement initiatives
Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel), AutoCAD, and manufacturing KPIs
Experience with ERP systems and statistical/process improvement tools
Ability to travel up to 40–50% and work onsite at the Temple, TX facility
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
401k with company match
Life insurance and disability
Paid vacation
Sick time
Holiday
Company
Sunbelt Solomon
Sunbelt Solomon is a manufacturer of electrical equipment for the power sector.
1001-5000 employees
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