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Principal Lean Engineer (VP)

Medway, Massachusetts Permanent USD160,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
This is a senior individual‑contributor Lean role responsible for driving continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing operation. You'll lead kaizen events, diagnose site‑level performance gaps, and deliver measurable productivity and cost improvements while partnering closely with site leadership.
  • Own Lean transformation at a flagship manufacturing site
  • Senior CI role with autonomy, visibility, and real impact

About Our Client

This organization is a global manufacturer of advanced, high‑precision products used in regulated and mission‑critical applications worldwide. Their U.S. headquarters manufacturing site is highly visible and plays a central role in operational excellence and innovation.

Job Description

  • Lead site‑wide Lean and continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations
  • Charter, plan, and facilitate kaizen events to drive measurable productivity and cost savings
  • Partner with site leadership to diagnose performance gaps and deploy improvement roadmaps
  • Apply structured problem‑solving, value stream mapping, and Lean tools to complex processes
  • Implement and improve daily management, visual management, and tiered reporting systems
  • Coach and influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority to embed Lean thinking



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Principal Lean Candidate should have:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 10+ years of hands‑on Lean Manufacturing experience (industry agnostic)
  • Proven track record delivering sustained productivity and cost improvements
  • Deep experience running kaizen events and site‑level diagnostics
  • Strong people skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Comfortable operating as a senior individual contributor with no direct reports

What's on Offer

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $160,000 to $180,000 USD.
  • Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being.
  • High visibility role reporting into global CI leadership
  • Opportunity to make immediate, tangible impact at a key U.S. site
  • Autonomy to lead improvements without people‑management overhead
  • Long‑term stability within a well‑established global organization



If you are excited about this opportunity as a Principal Lean role, we encourage you to apply and join a team committed to driving innovation and continuous improvement.

Contact
Cian Troy
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6891139

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Medway
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Cian Troy
Job Reference
JN-112025-6891139