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The Project Engineer – Quality and Lean Manufacturing Focus is a key technical leader responsible for ensuring that Wag’n Tails delivers the highest quality mobile grooming and veterinary vehicles in the industry. This role owns the Quality Management System (QMS) and leads quality initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. The Project Engineer uses data analysis, structured problem-solving, lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement methods to reduce variation, eliminate defects, prevent recurrence, and improve customer satisfaction.
As the quality champion, this individual will drive process improvements, lead corrective and preventive actions, enhance supplier performance, and reduce the Total Cost of Quality (TCQ) while directly supporting production and field issues.
What You'll Do:
Line Flow & Lean Manufacturing
· Analyze and redesign production line flow to reduce WIP, travel distance, and cycle time
· Implement and sustain 5S programs across all production areas
· Develop and maintain standardized work documentation, visual aids, and process controls
· Lead time studies, value stream mapping, and line balancing efforts
· Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, waste, and non-value-added activity
Quality Management System (QMS)
· Build and maintain a scalable QMS that supports Wag'n Tails' growth
· Own incoming material inspections, in-process audits, and final vehicle inspections
· Develop inspection criteria, sampling plans, and testing protocols
· Maintain nonconformance records, corrective actions (CAPA), and audit findings
· Support compliance with applicable standards (ISO 9001, RVIA, electrical codes)
Defect Reduction & Root-Cause Analysis
· Lead structured root-cause investigations using 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, and fault-tree analysis
· Own containment activities on the production floor to prevent defect escapes to customers
· Partner with Customer Care to close the loop on field issues and drive corrective actions
· Build dashboards and metrics to track scrap, rework, and process capability trends
Engineering & Project Support
· Participate in new product development and engineering change reviews (ECNs/ECOs)
· Develop control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection standards for new or updated designs
· Support prototype builds and production validation activities
· Review drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications for manufacturability and inspection clarity
· Evaluate supplier capability for new components and support corrective action requests (SCARs)
What We're Looking For:
Required
· Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering (or related field)
· 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing, upfitting, automotive, RV, or specialty vehicle environment
· Demonstrated experience improving line flow, implementing lean practices, and building standard work
· Hands-on experience with 5S, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement projects
· Working knowledge of quality tools: control plans, PFMEA, CAPA, SPC, and audit methods
· Ability to read and interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
· Strong communication skills — you work across the floor, engineering, and leadership without friction
Preferred
· Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
· Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Manufacturing Engineer
· Experience with specialty vehicle, mobile unit, or low-volume / high-mix production environments
· Familiarity with ISO 9001.
· Experience with supplier quality management and external audits
Perks and Benefits:
· Comprehensive benefits package including FREE medical coverage for employee (employee paid family plans also available), 401(k) with a company match, and generous PTO
· Employee perks and discounts through provider programs
· Hands-on training from industry experts with backgrounds in automotive, RV, and consumer products
· Join a company with 30+ years of leadership in mobile pet service conversions
Why Wag’n Tails?
We’re not just a vehicle manufacturer—we help people launch their dreams. From pet groomers to veterinarians, our clients rely on us to build mobile units that power their businesses and expand their impact.
At Wag’n Tails, you’ll be part of a passionate, tight-knit team that values innovation, personal attention, and doing things the right way. If you’re ready to grow your career while supporting a mission that truly makes a difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
The Project Engineer – Quality and Lean Manufacturing Focus is a key technical leader responsible for ensuring that Wag’n Tails delivers the highest quality mobile grooming and veterinary vehicles in the industry. This role owns the Quality Management System (QMS) and leads quality initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. The Project Engineer uses data analysis, structured problem-solving, lean manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement methods to reduce variation, eliminate defects, prevent recurrence, and improve customer satisfaction.
As the quality champion, this individual will drive process improvements, lead corrective and preventive actions, enhance supplier performance, and reduce the Total Cost of Quality (TCQ) while directly supporting production and field issues.
What You'll Do:
Line Flow & Lean Manufacturing
· Analyze and redesign production line flow to reduce WIP, travel distance, and cycle time
· Implement and sustain 5S programs across all production areas
· Develop and maintain standardized work documentation, visual aids, and process controls
· Lead time studies, value stream mapping, and line balancing efforts
· Identify and eliminate bottlenecks, waste, and non-value-added activity
Quality Management System (QMS)
· Build and maintain a scalable QMS that supports Wag'n Tails' growth
· Own incoming material inspections, in-process audits, and final vehicle inspections
· Develop inspection criteria, sampling plans, and testing protocols
· Maintain nonconformance records, corrective actions (CAPA), and audit findings
· Support compliance with applicable standards (ISO 9001, RVIA, electrical codes)
Defect Reduction & Root-Cause Analysis
· Lead structured root-cause investigations using 5 Why, Fishbone, DMAIC, and fault-tree analysis
· Own containment activities on the production floor to prevent defect escapes to customers
· Partner with Customer Care to close the loop on field issues and drive corrective actions
· Build dashboards and metrics to track scrap, rework, and process capability trends
Engineering & Project Support
· Participate in new product development and engineering change reviews (ECNs/ECOs)
· Develop control plans, PFMEAs, and inspection standards for new or updated designs
· Support prototype builds and production validation activities
· Review drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications for manufacturability and inspection clarity
· Evaluate supplier capability for new components and support corrective action requests (SCARs)
What We're Looking For:
Required
· Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering (or related field)
· 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing, upfitting, automotive, RV, or specialty vehicle environment
· Demonstrated experience improving line flow, implementing lean practices, and building standard work
· Hands-on experience with 5S, value stream mapping, and continuous improvement projects
· Working knowledge of quality tools: control plans, PFMEA, CAPA, SPC, and audit methods
· Ability to read and interpret drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
· Strong communication skills — you work across the floor, engineering, and leadership without friction
Preferred
· Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
· Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Manufacturing Engineer
· Experience with specialty vehicle, mobile unit, or low-volume / high-mix production environments
· Familiarity with ISO 9001.
· Experience with supplier quality management and external audits
Perks and Benefits:
· Comprehensive benefits package including FREE medical coverage for employee (employee paid family plans also available), 401(k) with a company match, and generous PTO
· Employee perks and discounts through provider programs
· Hands-on training from industry experts with backgrounds in automotive, RV, and consumer products
· Join a company with 30+ years of leadership in mobile pet service conversions
Why Wag’n Tails?
We’re not just a vehicle manufacturer—we help people launch their dreams. From pet groomers to veterinarians, our clients rely on us to build mobile units that power their businesses and expand their impact.
At Wag’n Tails, you’ll be part of a passionate, tight-knit team that values innovation, personal attention, and doing things the right way. If you’re ready to grow your career while supporting a mission that truly makes a difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lean manufacturing engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering
- Demonstrated experience leading kaizen events and value stream mapping sessions
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred or required
- Proficiency with time studies, standard work documentation, and takt time analysis
- Familiarity with ERP systems and manufacturing execution systems for data collection
- Strong ability to train production teams and facilitate cross-functional improvement teams
Tips for Your Lean Manufacturing Engineer Job Search
Quantify waste reduction on your resume
Hiring managers for lean roles expect metrics, not just methods. Replace vague bullet points with numbers: cycle time reduced by X percent, scrap rate cut from one level to another, or floor space recovered after a 5S event. Reviewers scan for those figures first.
List your Lean and Six Sigma credentials prominently
Certifications like Lean Bronze, Six Sigma Green Belt, or Black Belt carry real weight in applicant tracking systems. Place them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so automated screening tools register them before a human ever opens your file.
Target postings by industry to match your toolset
Lean tools vary by sector: automotive plants lean heavily on standardized work and takt time, while medical device manufacturers prioritize FDA-compliant validation documentation. Filter your job search by industry so your resume's examples align directly with what each employer values.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lean manufacturing engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a walk-the-floor story for interviews
Interviewers frequently ask you to walk them through a kaizen event or value stream mapping exercise you led. Prepare a concise narrative covering the current state, the waste identified, the countermeasures applied, and the measurable outcome. Vague answers about teamwork without data rarely advance candidates.
Negotiate using total value delivered, not just tenure
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to the documented savings or throughput improvements you generated in past roles. A candidate who can say 'my last project recovered this amount in annual scrap costs' is negotiating from a verifiably stronger position than one citing years of experience alone.
Lean Manufacturing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lean manufacturing engineers?
The companies hiring the most lean manufacturing engineers right now include Siemens, Jobot, and Hyve Solutions, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Automotive, aerospace, and medical device manufacturers consistently represent the highest volume of active postings.
How many lean manufacturing engineer jobs are remote?
About 30% of lean manufacturing engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lean roles. Sub-areas with the greatest remote flexibility tend to be continuous improvement program management, lean training development, and corporate-level value stream analysis rather than plant-floor improvement roles.
How do you become a lean manufacturing engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering, then gain floor-level exposure through internships or entry-level process roles where you can observe and document production flow firsthand. Pursue a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification to formalize your methodology. Build a portfolio of measurable kaizen events and value stream maps, then target roles that match the industry where your experience is strongest.
Can you get hired as a lean manufacturing engineer with limited experience?
Yes, entry-level lean roles exist, and employers often prioritize demonstrated problem-solving over years on the job. Completing a Lean Six Sigma White or Yellow Belt course, contributing to a school or club improvement project, and documenting a simple waste-reduction exercise gives hiring managers concrete evidence of your approach. Targeting smaller manufacturers or contract manufacturers can also lower the experience threshold compared to large OEMs.
What does the lean manufacturing engineer interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen focused on your familiarity with lean tools and a past project you led. A technical interview follows, often asking you to walk through a value stream map, calculate takt time, or identify waste in a described production scenario. Final rounds typically include a plant tour where you're asked to spot improvement opportunities, followed by a behavioral interview with cross-functional stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to lean manufacturing engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to lean manufacturing engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your industry background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that matches your qualifications.
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