Continuous Improvement Engineer / Lean Engineer

Emerson

Emerson

Chihuahua, Mexico

Posted on Apr 24, 2026

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

•Responsible to identify and implement improvements using Lean and Perfect Execution philosophies and assure that the department results are aligned with the corporate objectives on safety, quality, customer satisfaction, on-time delivery and cost.

•Responsible for identifying opportunities, defining strategies, and implementing measurable improvements across the organization.
•Works closely with engineering, production, quality, warehouse, and leadership teams to ensure alignment and execution.
•Apply LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variability, and improve operational efficiency.
•Develop technical solutions to solve operational problems and improve end-to-end flow.
•Lead structured problem-solving sessions focused on innovation and idea generation, through KAIZEN events and workshops.
•Use tools such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process mapping, and root cause analysis to identify improvement opportunities.
•Ensures deployment and sustainability of Lean and Six Sigma practices across operations.
•Performs time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, and routing setup to optimize operations.
•Develops, tracks, and communicates key performance indicators (KPIs) to support decision-making and measure impact.
•Trains and coach teams, support audits, and benchmarking to ensure long-term adoption of continuous improvement practices.
•Material flow analysis & layout distribution using AutoCAD.
Who You Are:

  • You balance strategic planning with results-driven action. You excel at asking the right questions to identify root causes and prioritize continuous improvement as a way of life.

  • You are a catalyst for change. You jump at opportunities to optimize processes, reduce waste, and grow your expertise in project management and lean methodologies.

  • You are a collaborative problem-solver. You work effectively and efficiently on your own to drive project milestones, while also networking and collaborating seamlessly across a large organization to ensure sustainable improvements.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Education: Industrial, Process Engineering degree or formal position experience.

English: Advanced.

Experience & Knowledge:

•Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
•Masters’ degree.
•Green Belt or Black Belt.
•Oracle system.
•Power BI.
•Advanced Excel (Macros)•Experience working with staff globally.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

  • At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
  • We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave.
If you are a Continuous Improvement Engineer/Lean Engineer with 5 years of experience and looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! Based out of Chihuahua, Mexico, you will get to apply and enhance your skills supporting a new manufacturing site implementation with strong collaboration and support from our global team.
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