31 Lean Manufacturing jobs in the United Arab Emirates

he Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment. This role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency through Lean principles and methodologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to enhance overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Process Optimization : Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.

Waste Reduction : Implement strategies to eliminate waste (TIMWOODS : Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills) and increase efficiency.

Continuous Improvement : Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) sessions to drive sustainable improvements.

Standard Work & SOPs : Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure process consistency.

Production Support : Work closely with operators and production managers to resolve bottlenecks and improve workflow.

Performance Metrics : Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and defect rates.

Training & Coaching : Educate and train employees on Lean methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean principles into product development and production planning.

Automation & Digitalization : Identify opportunities for Industry 4.0 solutions, such as digital work instructions, IoT-enabled process monitoring, and real-time data analytics.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Education : Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience : 2-5 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement role.

Technical Skills :

Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and PLM / PDM systems.

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools (optional).

Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau).

Soft Skills :

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IATF 16949 standards.

Background in automotive, aerospace, or marine manufacturing.

he Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment. This role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency through Lean principles and methodologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to enhance overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Process Optimization : Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.

Waste Reduction : Implement strategies to eliminate waste (TIMWOODS : Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills) and increase efficiency.

Continuous Improvement : Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) sessions to drive sustainable improvements.

Standard Work & SOPs : Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure process consistency.

Production Support : Work closely with operators and production managers to resolve bottlenecks and improve workflow.

Performance Metrics : Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and defect rates.

Training & Coaching : Educate and train employees on Lean methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean principles into product development and production planning.

Automation & Digitalization : Identify opportunities for Industry 4.0 solutions, such as digital work instructions, IoT-enabled process monitoring, and real-time data analytics.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Education : Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience : 2-5 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement role.

Technical Skills :

Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and PLM / PDM systems.

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools (optional).

Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau).

Soft Skills :

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IATF 16949 standards.

Background in automotive, aerospace, or marine manufacturing.

he Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment. This role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency through Lean principles and methodologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to enhance overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimization: Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.

Waste Reduction: Implement strategies to eliminate waste (TIMWOODS: Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills) and increase efficiency.

Continuous Improvement: Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) sessions to drive sustainable improvements.

Standard Work & SOPs: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure process consistency.

Production Support: Work closely with operators and production managers to resolve bottlenecks and improve workflow.

Performance Metrics: Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and defect rates.

Training & Coaching: Educate and train employees on Lean methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean principles into product development and production planning.

Automation & Digitalization: Identify opportunities for Industry 4.0 solutions, such as digital work instructions, IoT-enabled process monitoring, and real-time data analytics.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement role.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and PLM/PDM systems.

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools (optional).

Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau).

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IATF 16949 standards.

Background in automotive, aerospace, or marine manufacturing.

The Lean Manufacturing Specialist plays a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment.

1. Process Optimization : The specialist is responsible for analyzing current manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.
2. Waste Reduction : Strategies are implemented to eliminate waste (Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills) and increase efficiency.
3. Continuous Improvement : The specialist leads Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) sessions to drive sustainable improvements.
4. Standard Work & SOPs : Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions are developed and maintained to ensure process consistency.
5. Production Support : The specialist works closely with operators and production managers to resolve bottlenecks and improve workflow.
6. Performance Metrics : Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are defined and monitored such as cycle time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and defect rates.
7. Training & Coaching : Employees are educated and trained on Lean methodologies and fostered a culture of continuous improvement.
8. Cross-functional Collaboration : The specialist partners with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean principles into product development and production planning.
9. Automation & Digitalization : Opportunities for Industry 4.0 solutions, such as digital work instructions, IoT-enabled process monitoring, and real-time data analytics are identified.

he Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment. This role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency through Lean principles and methodologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to enhance overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Optimization: Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.

Waste Reduction: Implement strategies to eliminate waste (TIMWOODS: Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills) and increase efficiency.

Continuous Improvement: Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) sessions to drive sustainable improvements.

Standard Work & SOPs: Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure process consistency.

Production Support: Work closely with operators and production managers to resolve bottlenecks and improve workflow.

Performance Metrics: Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and defect rates.

Training & Coaching: Educate and train employees on Lean methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean principles into product development and production planning.

Automation & Digitalization: Identify opportunities for Industry 4.0 solutions, such as digital work instructions, IoT-enabled process monitoring, and real-time data analytics.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: 2-5 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement role.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and PLM/PDM systems.

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools (optional).

Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau).

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IATF 16949 standards.

Background in automotive, aerospace, or marine manufacturing.

he Lean Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for implementing and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment. This role focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving efficiency through Lean principles and methodologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, supply chain, and engineering, to enhance overall operational performance.

Key Responsibilities :

Process Optimization : Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas for improvement using Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and Kanban.

Waste Reduction : Implement strategies to eliminate waste (TIMWOODS : Transportation, Inventory, Motion, Waiting, Overproduction, Overprocessing, Defects, and Skills) and increase efficiency.

Continuous Improvement : Lead Kaizen events and root cause analysis (RCA) sessions to drive sustainable improvements.

Standard Work & SOPs : Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions to ensure process consistency.

Production Support : Work closely with operators and production managers to resolve bottlenecks and improve workflow.

Performance Metrics : Define and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as cycle time, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), First Pass Yield (FPY), and defect rates.

Training & Coaching : Educate and train employees on Lean methodologies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate Lean principles into product development and production planning.

Automation & Digitalization : Identify opportunities for Industry 4.0 solutions, such as digital work instructions, IoT-enabled process monitoring, and real-time data analytics.

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Skills :

Education : Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.

Experience : 2-5 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement role.

Technical Skills :

Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), and Kaizen methodologies.

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and PLM / PDM systems.

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar design tools (optional).

Knowledge of statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) and data visualization (Power BI, Tableau).

Soft Skills :

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification.

Experience in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or IATF 16949 standards.

Background in automotive, aerospace, or marine manufacturing.

Industrial Career Opportunity

We address global environmental challenges with sustainable solutions for air, water, and energy transition.

Our history of innovation dates back to 1966.

• Job description: Develop and implement process improvements in industrial settings.
• Required skills:

1. Expertise in industrial processes and systems.
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Join our mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Definition

• Support the Customer Group leadership team in achieving client and employee satisfaction, optimizing results on efficiency metrics, and maximizing performance through sustainable and repeatable process improvement strategies.
• Drive process improvement projects: Lead, monitor, participate in, and document process improvement initiatives to enhance performance and profitability. Partner with the Leadership Team to identify efficiency and cost-saving projects to achieve strategic objectives. Ensure high-impact projects targeting financial gains are regularly implemented.

Job Scope

• Drive solutions: Develop innovative solutions to improve Customer Group performance using cost-benefit analyses for short- and long-term decision-making.
• Coordinate initiatives: Create, implement, and govern new processes for specific functions, providing visibility to milestones and performance across all functions.
• Implementation of standards: Ensure end-to-end implementation of solutions according to high-performance benchmarks and standards.

What You'll Do

• Impact and efficiency: Lead coordination with other Customer Group team members to measure the impact and efficiency of new products and business processes.
• Reporting: Facilitate the development and maintenance of detailed models and dashboards for regional and global reporting.
• Opportunities: Oversee identification of operational weaknesses and help improve or innovate processes to maximize support team efficiency.
• Project efficiency: Coordinate with multiple teams on regional and site-level projects to monitor support and ensure timely completion, focusing on quality and service improvements, data analytics, migrations, people initiatives, reporting, standardization, and tracking plans, quality, and timelines.
• Planning: Estimate work efforts, identify project milestones, allocate resources, and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Progress checks: Monitor progress, understand dependencies, communicate status to management and stakeholders, and coordinate schedules for meetings locally or across sites.
• Partner with business leaders: Proactively remove obstacles, enable progress, manage issue escalations, and support teams in balancing priorities.
• Deploy analytics expertise: Use analytical skills to solve problems and shift focus from detection and containment to prevention.
• Manage Lean Six Sigma strategy: Facilitate continuous production of products and initiatives in line with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Execute optimal usage of BPS: Drive metrics related to the Balanced Scorecard to evaluate performance and reduce variability and defects in critical processes.
• Leadership in continuous improvement: Support ongoing efforts to meet and exceed customer requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications :

• Strong Excel skills are essential.
• Proven project management experience: Managing multiple end-to-end projects in a fast-paced environment within tight timescales (minimum 2 years).
• Organized: Excellent organizational and administrative skills, able to manage workload effectively.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly across different audiences and levels.
• Continuous Improvement: Innovative, creative, and constantly seeking process optimization.
• Analytical orientation: Demonstrate impact and efficacy of initiatives.
• Problem Solving: Ability to perform root cause analysis and drive results.
• Teamwork: Capable of working effectively in a matrixed, relationship-based organization.
• Proactive approach: Take ownership, provide solutions, and drive results independently.
• Bachelor's degree from a top university.

Additional Information :

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Medical insurance
• 40 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Focus on wellbeing, including talks and self-development tools
• Global Employee Assistance Program

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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As a Business Process Improvement & Reengineering Specialist, you will play a crucial role in analyzing and improving our organization's business processes to drive efficiency and enhance overall performance. You will be part of the management team and report to the General Manager. In this role, you will collaborate with various teams across the company, to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

Your role as a Business Process Improvement and Reengineering Specialist at will contribute to the company's growth and development by streamlining processes, improving operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with all levels of management and conduct and document in-depth analysis of existing business processes to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement strategies for process improvement, considering both operational and technological solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design new processes, and ensure successful implementation.
• Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to identify trends, patterns, and areas of improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of process improvement initiatives and make necessary adjustments as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on new processes and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in business process reengineering methodologies.
  
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management Information System, or any related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive experience in business analysis, business process reengineering or process improvement roles.
• Demonstrated track record of reengineering business processes and driving adoption across organization/department.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and develop practical solutions.
• Experience of implementing continuous improvement processes.
• Clear understanding of business process streamlining methodologies.
• Proficiency in process mapping and modeling tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and other process improvement frameworks is preferred.
  
  

• Increased efficiency and productivity in business processes.
• Reduction in process cycle time and lead time.
• Improved quality and accuracy of deliverables.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction and experience.
• Cost savings and resource optimization.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries Household Services

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