Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field., Strong interest in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies., Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies is a plus., Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail..

Key responsibilities:

Support continuous improvement initiatives across production and administrative processes.

Apply Lean Six Sigma tools and Value Stream Mapping to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Implement Kaizen initiatives to enhance product quality, safety, and reduce costs.

Guide Lean small group activities and participate in Lean specialty sub-committees.

Job description

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

As a Lean Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production and administrative processes in the Lipa site. Reporting to Lean Manager you will support Lean transformation efforts by utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools, Value Stream Mapping, and structured Kaizen initiatives to enhance product quality, workplace safety, on-time delivery, and cost reduction. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in Lean methodologies while contributing to operational excellence.

About the job:

Use Value Stream Mapping to identify and improve key operational areas.
Support the execution of projects within the assigned Value Stream by applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
Implement structured Kaizen initiatives to enhance product quality, workplace safety, and cost reduction.
Monitor and review project progress, ensuring alignment with company objectives and quality standards.
Guide Lean small group activities and projects to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Participate in and support a Lean specialty sub-committee, developing Subject Matter Expertise in a focused area.
Engage in personal development through Lean Foundation training, self-improvement research, benchmarking, and networking activities.

About You:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related field.
Strong interest in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Effective communication skills and willingness to mentor and support Lean initiatives.
Eagerness to learn, develop expertise, and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.

Littelfuse strives to empower associate growth and development in a culture of ongoing collaboration and respect for diverse global perspectives and expertise.

Our Core Values – Respect, Customer Focus, Agility, Collaboration – support us in our mission to improve the safety, reliability, and performance of our customers’ products that use electrical energy.

We are an equal-opportunity employer that takes pride in giving every associate the means and courage to make a difference – everywhere, every day.

We offer a variety of benefits, competitive salary, bonuses, flexible working hours, remote working as well as development opportunities like internal Lean Six Sigma Certification.

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