Project Engineer, Lean Manufacturing

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges? The Project Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, is responsible for developing and implementing processes, improvements, and new technologies in TRUMPF production units. The role requires general project management, coordination, and management of specific assignments, applying known lean manufacturing, SYNCHRO, and quality management tools to improve process accuracy and efficiency. This position is onsite at the Farmington, CT location Project Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Responsibilities Develop project plans incorporating both short- and long-term strategies for the production of new products. Manage project team activities, communicate changes and progress to team members, and report and escalate to upper management as needed. Maintain comprehensive project documentation via data and reports to track project progress, perform risk analyses, monitor work to ensure quality, and implement process improvements. Meet productivity standards, complete projects on time and within budget, and demonstrate commitment to excellence. Manage multiple projects and project teams, including process improvement projects, investment projects, and cost-saving initiatives. Assist in the implementation of Strategic Production Planning, Product Transfers, Plant Layout, Continuous Process Improvement, and Lean Manufacturing following SYNCHRO principles. Support SYNCHRO activities and improve product flow by implementing standardized procedures and structures, including value stream mapping of process flow across departments. Experience One to three years of previous experience in project management, supply chain, procurement, or industrial engineering is preferred. Candidates should have strong knowledge of project management, lean manufacturing principles, and manufacturing equipment and processes. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work under pressure. Candidates should possess strong analytical and conceptual skills, high self-confidence, and be capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously. Organizational skills, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are required. Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required; SAP knowledge is a plus. Education Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a related business or engineering field is required. A Master’s degree in engineering or a related field is preferred. TRUMPF Inc. strives to make our careers pages accessible to all users. If you need assistance with accessibility or completing your application, please contact our HR department at 860.255.6000 or

HRgeneral@us.trumpf.com . This contact is for accommodation requests only and not for application status inquiries.

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