Lean/Industrial Engineer

About the role

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and other methodologies to enhance operational performance.
• Design, implement, and optimize production workflows, material flows, and plant layouts to minimize waste and reduce lead times.
• Utilize data-driven approaches for capacity analysis, root cause problem-solving, and performance measurement.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives, Kaizen events, and cross-functional workshops.
• Develop and maintain standard work documentation, operating procedures, and training materials.
• Monitor KPIs and provide actionable reports to management with recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, supply chain, and maintenance teams.
• Conduct ergonomic and safety analysis to reduce risks and optimize human-centered processes.
• Support new product launches by designing process flows, labor standards, and material handling layouts.
• Participate in cost evaluation, ROI analysis, and capital project justification for process and productivity improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering, with hands-on experience in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives.
• Led Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Proficiency in industrial engineering tools such as AutoCAD similar software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Able to train, mentor, and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, quality standards, safety protocols, and continuous improvement metrics.
• Experience with ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and statistical analysis tools.
• Knowledge of material planning and warehouse layout optimization.
• Strong leadership capability with a track record of successful Lean initiative deployment.

What we offer you

• 15 days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays.
• 401k plan with a 6% match.
• Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability.
• Health savings account matching.
• Motivating wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid paternal leave.
• Gym reimbursement.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer.

We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.