Lean Manufacturing Engineer Job Description
Lean manufacturing is a production process that helps a company improve manufacturing operations by reducing errors, waste and product defects. Lean manufacturing engineers design and monitor operating mechanisms to ensure the adequacy and efficiency of production processes.
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Tasks and Expectations
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A lean manufacturing engineer reviews a company's manufacturing activities and provides recommendations to reduce tooling cost and improve setup times, material flows and cycle times. The engineer also analyzes manufacturing data or process information, monitors surroundings or materials, makes decisions and solves complex problems.
Abilities, Tools and Technologies
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A lean manufacturing engineer must have math expertise and the ability to manage time and resources appropriately. The ability to communicate effectively is also helpful. A lean manufacturing engineer often uses optical microscopes, digital micrometers and computer-aided manufacturing software when performing tasks.
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Compensation and Training
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The job information portal Indeed indicates that lean manufacturing engineers earn an average annual salary of $81,000 as of 2010. Companies prefer job applicants with a bachelor's degree in industrial or electrical engineering to fill lean manufacturing engineer vacancies.
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References
- Photo Credit on manufacture image by YURY MARYUNIN from Fotolia.com
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