LEAN Engineer

Responsibilities

• Process Improvement: Identify and eliminate waste in production and operational processes (e.g., overproduction, waiting times). Identify and eliminate waste in office processes as well.
• Lean Implementation: Implement tools like Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Kanban, SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die), and 5S to optimize workflows.
• Data Analysis & KPI Management: Track and analyze manufacturing metrics (KPIs) to measure project success and identify areas for improvement.
• Kaizen & Training: Lead workshops, Kaizen events, and train employees in lean methodologies to build a continuous improvement culture.
• Layout and Workflow Design: Optimize factory layouts and assembly processes for better material flow and safety.
• Internal logistic improvement: Analyze and improve material movement between warehouse production and shipping. Define way of working including physical movement and material booking/ordering processes.
• Root Cause Analysis: Use problem-solving tools like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to address quality issues.
• Why Join Us
• Real impact, visible results : your solutions will streamline flows, reduce costs, and improve customer experience across regions.
• Growth & learning : access to Lean toolkits, certifications, and hands‑on project exposure-plus opportunities to broaden into supply chain, operations, or technology tracks.
• Supportive culture : open feedback, autonomy, and a strong focus on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Requirements for the role:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical) or equivalent experience.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt).
• Experience: Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on process optimization.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills to drive change across different organizational levels.
• Software knowledge: MS Office, AutoCAD or any 2D/3D design tool
• SAP, PDM is a big advantage
• Language : Communication level English and Hungarian.
• Interested?
• If this could be your next career step, we look forward to your application in English.
• Let's create a cleaner future together
• Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future ?
• We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.
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• Let's create a cleaner future together

Benefits

Additional Information

Join Nilfisk as a LEAN Engineer and help shape the future of our company in our largest production site in Nagykanizsa. You'll turn complex production challenges into simple, scalable solutions-designing smarter processes, material flows, optimizing layouts, and introducing technologies that make a real difference. At Nilfisk, you'll find a culture of trust, freedom, and continuous learning where your ideas matter and your work has visible impact across our global business. Major Function In this role, you will design, optimize, and implement end‑to‑end manufacturing and logistics systems and processes that enable reliable deliveries, cost efficiency, and best‑in‑class performance. Your work will power our operational strategy-covering process design, material flow, layout and data‑driven continuous improvement. The position is based in Nagykanizsa, reporting to Engineering Manager.

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