Lean Engineer

About the role

Gotion Inc. is seeking a Lean Engineer to drive operational excellence in their battery manufacturing facility. This role focuses on improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reducing downtime and waste, improving yield, and embedding a strong Lean culture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze OEE data (Availability, Performance, Quality) from EV battery production lines.
• Identify top contributors to OEE loss, including downtime, cycle time losses, and quality defects.
• Lead root cause analysis using Lean problem-solving tools (A3, PDCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto).
• Develop, implement, and sustain countermeasures to improve equipment reliability, process stability, and product yield.
• Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve line performance and eliminate chronic losses.
• Lead Lean improvement projects and Kaizen events focused on throughput, downtime reduction, yield improvement, and labor efficiency.
• Establish and facilitate cross-functional Lean teams, ensuring engagement from operators, technicians, engineers, and supervisors.
• Promote a proposal-based improvement (Kaizen) system that enables shop-floor employee participation.
• Ensure improvements are standardized, documented, and sustained through standard work, audits, and metrics tracking.
• Actively support the development and reinforcement of a Lean production culture throughout the plant.
• Train and coach team members on Lean concepts, including:
• Waste identification (Muda)
• Standard Work
• 5S and Visual Management
• Flow and pull systems
• Use Excel and manufacturing data systems to analyze trends, build reports, and communicate insights clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of Lean / Continuous Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in EV battery, electronics, semiconductor, or other high-volume automated manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, tools, and methodologies.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to translate production data into actionable improvements.
• Strong execution and ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated team-oriented and proactive approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leverage Lean or Continuous Improvement certification (Lean Practitioner, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred).
• Experience working with OEE systems, MES, or equipment data platforms.
• Familiarity with SPC, control charts, and basic Six Sigma tools.
• Experience supporting new line launches, ramp-ups, or equipment commissioning.

Benefits

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $90-110K + 15% bonus + benefits. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package at Gotion, and is determined within a range. This provides you with the opportunity to progress as you grow and advance your career at Gotion.

Pay

The expected pay range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 USD.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Skills

Strong data analysis skills, Lean Manufacturing principles, tools, and methodologies, experience in EV battery, electronics, semiconductor, or other high-volume automated manufacturing, excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer. Gotion Inc. is dedicated to fostering a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all.