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Astemo Ltd. · 5 days ago

Sr. Monozukuri Regional Engineer - J0049196

Greenfield, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Astemo Ltd. is seeking a Senior Monozukuri Regional Engineer to ensure the effective deployment of their Operational Excellence System across multiple sites. This role involves providing expertise and coaching to site leadership, driving consistency in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

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Responsibilities

Multi-Site Deployment: Oversee and support the rollout of OES standards across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy

Capability Building: Develop training materials, lead regional workshops, and mentor site OES engineers to strengthen their application of lean principles

Performance Oversight: Monitor site KPIs (safety, quality, cost, productivity), identify gaps, and work with site leaders to build action plans

Best Practice Transfer: Capture and spread successful practices across the region to accelerate learning and consistency

Digital Transformation Support: Ensure effective implementation of digital platforms (e.g., L2L, Ignition) across sites, enabling data-driven improvements

Change Leadership: Act as a regional change agent, promoting OES culture and ensuring continuous improvement behaviors are embedded in daily operations

Executive Reporting: Provide regional progress updates, highlighting risks, opportunities, and support needed for full OES maturity

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingOperational ExcellenceSix Sigma Green BeltData AnalysisDigital Tools ImplementationCoaching SkillsCross-Cultural CollaborationChange LeadershipCommunication SkillsStrategic Thinking

Required

Proven experience applying lean manufacturing across multiple plants or regions

Strong coaching, influencing, and facilitation skills to engage leaders and frontline teams

Analytical expertise to interpret performance data and identify systemic improvements

Ability to balance hands-on site support with a regional strategic perspective

Strong communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills

Familiarity with digital tools for operational excellence (L2L, Ignition, or similar)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or related technical field required

Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing or operations

At least 3 years in Lean/Continuous Improvement roles with proven success in process optimization

Demonstrated experience deploying Lean/OE systems and digital tools (e.g., L2L, Ignition)

Proven ability to coach leaders, train teams, and influence at all organizational levels

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or a related field (Master's preferred)

7+ years of experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a lean/continuous improvement role; multi-site or regional experience strongly preferred

Proven track record deploying Lean Manufacturing or Operational Excellence systems in complex, multi-plant environments

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Deep understanding of Lean principles and tools (Kaizen, Kanban, Standardized Work, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, etc.)

Experience integrating digital tools and manufacturing execution systems (e.g., L2L, Ignition, or similar)

Strong data analysis and KPI management skills, able to identify systemic trends and prioritize improvement opportunities

Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and influence leaders and teams at all organizational levels

Skilled at leading change and building alignment across multiple cultures and locations

Experience in best-practice sharing and driving consistency across sites

Strong communication and facilitation skills; able to lead workshops and present to senior leaders

Proven ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively across departments and sites

Strong networking and relationship-building abilities

Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving ability

High adaptability, resilience, and ability to manage competing priorities in a regional role

Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork

Company

Astemo Ltd.

In January 2021, Hitachi Automotive Systems, Keihin, Showa, and Nissin Kogyo completed a business merger and began their journey as the global mega-supplier “Hitachi Astemo”.

Founded in 2021

Tokyo, Tokyo, JPN

10001+ employees