Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
The Lean Engineers reports directly to the Lean Coordinator. This role is responsible for analyzing moderately complex value streams to identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities in the form of quality, safety, delivery, cost, and inventory.
Implementation of Lean Manufacturing methodology tools through Kaizen events, such as: VSM (value mapping), Work Area Organization (6S), Visual Management, Standardized Work, Material Handling System (Kanban, POU, Heijunka), TPM and SMED, among others.
Promote continuous improvement throughout the organization, participate in and lead Kaizen events.
Promote continuous improvement throughout the organization through training in improvement tools.
Coordinate and promote participation in continuous improvement through the LSGA System with associates at different levels.
Experience with Lean or Six Sigma.
1 to 2 years of experience.
Strong ability to learn and apply new concepts.
Persuasive personality.
Stimulate creative thinking throughout the organization.
Leadership, facilitation, and communication skills with associates. Demonstrated high performance and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to build functional teams.
Problem-solving skills.
𝘞𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 — 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺
At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.