Lean Manufacturing Engineer

About This Role

This engineering role focuses on managing the implementation of Lean transformation methodologies and tools across High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), Component Assembly and Test, and SSD operations. You will collaborate closely with site functional teams to identify, explore, and implement Lean methodologies and tools to uncover step-change areas of improvement in throughput, labor productivity, yield, and cycle time performance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate continuous improvement events across different functional teams (Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping – VSM, Project, Workshop, etc.)
• Develop continuous programs and systems for Lean culture sustainability
• Collaborate with functional experts in identifying areas of improvement through application of Lean methodology and tools
• Conduct Lean knowledge transfer and training to build organizational capabilities
• Serve as the key integrator between central and site functional teams in developing, driving, and communicating progress for critical Lean improvement initiatives
• Ensure Lean team facilitates Lean diagnostics and design of improvements, integrating key inputs from central and site functional teams
• Develop overall view of critical initiatives and impact to key performance indicators
• Provide visibility on program status, including key milestones with clear ownership
• Trigger interventions to ensure programs are on-track towards targets
• Support regular cadence on reports/meetings with senior leadership, including deep dives for weekly/monthly reporting and ad-hoc senior management reports
• Integrate AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work

Requirements

• Master's/bachelor’s degree in Industrial and System Engineering, Engineering Management, Production & Operation Management, or related field of study
• Prior certification or experience in Lean Manufacturing would be beneficial
• Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills
• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels
• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning
• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus
• Demonstrated leadership and a track record of impact are highly desirable
• Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron
• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes