About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, manufacturing and fabrication in the construction industry.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

This hands‑on Lean Engineer I / II role will partner with project leadership and frontline teams to drive continuous improvement across a growing manufacturing and fabrication operation for a confidential client. You will facilitate Kaizen events, implement 5S and standardized work, improve production flow, and help teams sustain measurable gains. The position operates on a rotational, travel‑heavy schedule and requires extended stays at active project sites.

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What You’ll Do

• Partner closely with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy‑in for lean approaches
• Facilitate Kaizen events and lead improvement workshops on site
• Implement and sustain 5S, standardized work and one‑piece flow practices
• Assess work against standards, help teams address abnormalities, and reinforce continuous improvement tools
• Support daily planning, flow schedule development, and work management with superintendents and forepersons
• Promote reduced batching and improved production flow for self‑perform work
• Communicate 5S and process standards to new workforce and trade partners during onboarding
• Capture and share lessons learned across projects and provide regular feedback to group lean leadership
• Train and coach frontline crews in problem solving and structured continuous improvement methods
• Travel to project sites and stay on assignment for multi‑week rotations as required
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, efficient operations

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Where You’ll Work & Travel

This position follows a rotational travel schedule. Candidates must be willing to travel and stay on a project for multiple weeks at a time (rotations home between assignments). Current project sites include Eagle Mountain, UT; Lebanon, IN; Los Lunas, NM; and Monroe, LA. Travel may be up to 75%.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or closely related field — OR equivalent combination of education and multi‑year technical/field experience
• Internship or prior experience in construction or manufacturing preferred
• Prior experience working on construction job sites preferred
• Current valid driver’s license
• Solid understanding and practical application of continuous improvement principles (Kaizen, 5S, standardized work, one‑piece flow)
• Demonstrated ability to train, facilitate, and influence across organizational levels and diverse teams
• Strong reliability, follow‑through, active listening, and communication skills
• Proactive, self‑starter with a growth mindset and strong curiosity
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 75%

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $78,800 – $98,500 per year. Base pay is positioned within the range based on experience, knowledge, and internal equity. This role is eligible for the client’s incentive plan.
• Benefits (typical for Non‑Craft & Non‑Union craft working 25+ hours/week):
  • Medical and prescription drug plans with no‑cost vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
  • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No‑cost mental health resources and concierge services
  • Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, gym discount programs

Note: The posting notes higher actual pay positioning in certain metropolitan offices (e.g., Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Washington, D.C.). Pay above is the base range published for this national posting; local adjustments may apply where relevant.

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Important Candidate Notices

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• This posting is typically open a minimum of 5 days and averages longer; timeline may vary.
• Recruitment agencies: no unsolicited outreach without a valid agency agreement.

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About the Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer and fabricator delivering industrialized construction solutions that provide faster, safer, and more predictable outcomes for projects. They manufacture precision building components that reduce field labor, increase quality, and accelerate schedules.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
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