Lean Engineer
Gotion, Inc.
<div class="content-intro"><p>Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&amp;D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.<br><br>Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.</p></div><p><strong>Lean Engineer– Battery Manufacturing</strong></p> <p><strong>**"Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time."</strong></p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a <strong>Lean Engineer</strong> to help drive operational excellence in our <strong>battery manufacturing facility</strong>. This role focuses on improving <strong>Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)</strong>, reducing downtime and waste, improving yield, and embedding a strong <strong>Lean culture</strong> across highly automated, high‑volume production lines.</p> <p>The ideal candidate has hands‑on Lean experience in a manufacturing environment, is comfortable working with production data, and thrives in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven operation.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Under the leadership of the Department Manager, analyze <strong>OEE data (Availability, Performance, Quality)</strong> from EV battery production lines.</li> <li>Identify top contributors to OEE loss, including downtime, cycle time losses, and quality defects.</li> <li>Lead <strong>root cause analysis</strong> using Lean problem‑solving tools (A3, PDCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, Pareto).</li> <li>Develop, implement, and sustain countermeasures to improve equipment reliability, process stability, and product yield.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Partner with Production, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve line performance and eliminate chronic losses.</li> <li>Lead <strong>Lean improvement projects and Kaizen events</strong> focused on throughput, downtime reduction, yield improvement, and labor efficiency.</li> <li>Establish and facilitate <strong>cross‑functional Lean teams</strong>, ensuring engagement from operators, technicians, engineers, and supervisors.</li> <li>Promote a <strong>proposal‑based improvement (Kaizen) system</strong> that enables shop‑floor employee participation.</li> <li>Ensure improvements are standardized, documented, and sustained through standard work, audits, and metrics tracking.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Actively support the development and reinforcement of a <strong>Lean production culture</strong> throughout the plant.</li> <li>Train and coach team members on Lean concepts, including:</li> <ul> <li>Waste identification (Muda)</li> <li>Standard Work</li> <li>5S and Visual Management</li> <li>Flow and pull systems</li> </ul> <li>Support leadership in aligning Lean initiatives w