OPEX Engineer

Responsibilities

• Identify, lead, and facilitate continuous improvement projects aligned with PEAK (Lean operating system) initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows to improve safety, quality, throughput, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles, including standard work, 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to implement process improvements and equipment optimization.
• Apply statistical methods and industrial engineering techniques to improve labor utilization and production efficiency.
• Develop and maintain productivity reporting, KPIs, dashboards, and operational metrics.
• Conduct time studies and workflow analysis to establish labor standards.
• Support problem-solving activities using structured methodologies such as DMAIC, A3, Fishbone Analysis, and 5 Whys.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with project management and process improvement responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Kaizen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, operating instructions, and technical documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or automation controls.
• Experience developing and analyzing operational performance dashboards.

About the Company

Newell Brands is a global consumer goods organization that owns a portfolio of highly recognized brands that help consumers solve everyday problems.