Lean Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Optimization Engineer at PPG Aerospace working onsite at our Huntsville manufacturing facility you will support transformational projects in transparency assembly. This entry-level role combines Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering principles to improve processes, enhance digital integration, and increase operational efficiency. Reporting directly to the Manufacturing & Process Engineering Leader you will have a hands-on with Lean manufacturing processes and collaborate across teams and with production staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead transition from single-operator builds to phased, team-based assembly processes.

• Redefine routings, labor standards, work instructions, and tooling requirements.

• Modify work cells and auxiliary processes to support new workflows.

• Lead small-scale automation and digital tool deployment projects.

• Support sitewide Digital Transformation and MES implementation.

• Identify and integrate main product, quality, and performance data into MES.

• Apply Lean tools (e.g., value stream mapping, time studies) to improve throughput and efficiency.

• Collaborate to resolve production issues and lead strategic improvements.

• Lead ergonomic projects to enhance employee safety and comfort.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline.

• 1+ years of relevant manufacturing experience (internships/co-ops included).

• The ability to create clear work instructions for non-technical audiences.

• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or databases

• Comfortable working both in office and on the production floor.

• Only US Citizens, Green Card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply.

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