MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) · 4 days ago
Lean Engineer - MEC MBX Team
801 Beacon Lake Dr
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expMayville Engineering Company (MEC) is seeking a Lean Engineer to join our MBX (Mayville Business Excellence) Team, supporting our Raleigh manufacturing site. This hands-on role focuses on leading Kaizen events, deploying and coaching Lean methods, and delivering measurable cost improvements.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical EngineeringProduct Design
Responsibilities
Plan and lead Kaizen events across sites, including President’s Kaizens, with an emphasis on driving cost savings, productivity gains, and process optimization
Identify, implement, and track cost reduction opportunities through Lean tools and structured problem solving. Own the validation and reporting of financial impact to leadership
Deploy and sustain 6S (5S + Safety) practices across all work areas; conduct audits and coach teams on continuous workplace organization and efficiency
Support and align with MEC’s strategic goals using Hoshin Kanri, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Lean roadmaps to guide improvement efforts
Coach and mentor associates, leads, and supervisors on Lean methodologies including PDCA, root cause analysis, Gemba, and visual management
Develop and roll out standardized work and visual control systems across departments to drive consistency and sustainability
Track and analyze KPI performance and Lean project milestones. Report results and support root cause countermeasures where gaps are identified
Partner with operations, engineering, quality, and leadership to remove roadblocks, ensure alignment, and reinforce Lean culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
2–5 years of experience in a Lean or process improvement role within manufacturing (metal fabrication a plus)
Demonstrated ability to identify and deliver cost savings through Lean initiatives
Hands-on experience leading Kaizen events and 5S (6S) implementations
Strong understanding of Lean principles and tools: VSM, Standard Work, 5S/6S, PDCA, A3 problem-solving
Excellent interpersonal communication skills; able to influence across all levels
Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Power BI, Visio, or AutoCAD is a plus
Ability to travel up to 50% if needed to support other MEC plants and initiatives
Company
MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.)
We are more than just a manufacturing and fabricating company.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$250MKey Investors
Wells Fargo
2023-06-29Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2019-05-09IPO
Leadership Team
Rachele Lehr
Chief Financial Officer
Randy Redmann
IT Manager
Recent News
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