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Manufacturing Engineer

Wooster, OH · On-site

$45.67 - $52/hr

Apply Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste and improve ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

Apply Lean manufacturing principles or similar methodologies to improve throughput and reduce waste ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

Manufacturing Specialist

Devens, MA · On-site

$30 - $43/hr

Support lean manufacturing initiatives and efficiency gains * Troubleshoot and resolve production ... We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We ...

Apply Lean manufacturing principles or similar methodologies to improve throughput and reduce waste ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

Apply Lean manufacturing principles or similar methodologies to improve throughput and reduce waste ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

Apply Lean manufacturing principles or similar methodologies to improve throughput and reduce waste ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

Apply Lean manufacturing principles or similar methodologies to improve throughput and reduce waste ... If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical ...

Support lean manufacturing initiatives and efficiency gains * Troubleshoot and resolve production ... We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We ...

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Manufacturing Leader I

Kent, WA · On-site

$81.16K - $135.28K/yr

Demonstrated ability to apply lean manufacturing principles * Data and financial analytical skills ... CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account ...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Devens, MA · On-site

$110K - $212K/yr

Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies * Conduct time and motion studies to ... We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We ...

Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies * Conduct time and motion studies to ... We offer excellent opportunities for contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct assignments. We ...

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Manufacturing Leader I

Kent, WA

$81.16K - $135.28K/yr

Demonstrated ability to apply lean manufacturing principles * Data and financial analytical skills ... CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account ...

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How much do temporary lean manufacturing jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary lean manufacturing in the United States is $95,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Lean Manufacturing vs Temporary Quality Assurance Technician?

AspectTemporary Lean ManufacturingTemporary Quality Assurance Technician
CredentialsLean manufacturing certifications, manufacturing experienceQuality assurance certifications, technical background
Work EnvironmentFactories, production lines, manufacturing plantsQuality labs, inspection areas, manufacturing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing companies focusing on process improvementCompanies ensuring product quality and compliance

Temporary Lean Manufacturing roles focus on streamlining production processes and reducing waste, requiring knowledge of lean principles and manufacturing experience. Temporary Quality Assurance Technicians concentrate on inspecting products, ensuring quality standards, and compliance, often requiring QA certifications. While both roles operate within manufacturing environments, their core responsibilities differ: process improvement versus quality control.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Lean Manufacturing job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,666 per year, or $46 per hour.
Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Position Summary

We are seeking a driven and improvement-focused engineer to lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the plant. This role will play a key part in advancing operational performance through industrial engineering principles, lean methodologies, and standardized process documentation.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about developing people, improving processes, and driving measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
  • Apply industrial engineering principles to evaluate process capacity, identify constraints, and implement improvements aligned with business goals
  • Serve as a Lean Event Subject Matter Expert (SME), including planning, facilitating, and sustaining kaizen events
  • Coach and develop team members in lean tools and problem-solving methodologies
  • Develop, standardize, and improve process documentation, including work instructions and standardized work
  • Analyze production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions
  • Support equipment implementation, layout improvements, and process start-up activities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and engineering teams to drive results
  • Prepare and present project updates, business cases, and improvement results to leadership

Minimum Qualifications

  • 2- or 4-year degree in Business, Engineering, or a related discipline
    OR
    8–15 years of related manufacturing experience
  • Strong ability to lead and execute projects and drive results
  • Effective communication skills across shop floor, support staff, and leadership
  • Ability to lead teams, facilitate discussions, and train others
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment
  • Must be able to meet physical job requirements consistent with an industrial setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience applying industrial engineering methods (capacity analysis, line balancing, process optimization)
  • Proven experience leading and facilitating lean events (Kaizen, VSM,SMED,5S)
  • Strong background in process documentation and standard work development
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems
  • Experience with PFMEA development and risk assessment methodologies
  • Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, execution, and tracking results
  • Familiarity with process capability, SPC, GD&T, or manufacturing process controls

What Success Looks Like in This Role

  • Improved process flow and capacity aligned to business needs
  • Effective and sustainable lean improvements driven across the plant
  • Increased team capability through coaching and training
  • Clear, standardized, and maintainable process documentation
  • Measurable impact to safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.


No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities


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About Crown Equipment

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Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Industry

Trucking

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New Bremen, OH, US

Year founded

1945

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