(Senior) Lean Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer (m/f/d)

Skip to main contentEnglishEnglishBack to all jobs(Senior) Lean Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer (m/f/d)Germany, MunichFull-timePermanent employeeApply for this jobYour daily workoutAt EGYM, we build complex, connected smart fitness equipment that combines heavy steel structures, sensitive electronics, precise drive systems, and proprietary software. To support our global growth, we are scaling our production network and building the operational foundation for future assembly concepts. As our (Senior) Lean Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in increasing assembly output, reducing lead times, improving OTIF, and lowering assembly costs across our production network. This is an individual contributor role with high strategic relevance: you will work hands-on with suppliers on the shop floor, drive measurable capacity improvements, and translate your learnings into EGYM standards for future assembly setups. Apply now and join our team in Munich!Supplier Assembly Scaling: You analyze assembly processes at our global system suppliers, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements to increase output, reduce lead times, and improve delivery reliabilityLean Process Optimization: You apply Lean and Industrial Engineering methods to improve takt time, cycle time, material flow, workstation design, line balancing, and manpower utilizationAssembly Cost Reduction: You translate process improvements into measurable reductions in manufacturing & assembly effort, labor cost, rework, and overall assembly costEGYM Assembly Blueprint & Future Concepts: You capture learnings from supplier operations and translate them into scalable EGYM assembly standards, shaping future assembly concepts across Europe and North America, including partner-operated lines, pilot cells, and potential in-house assembly setupsStandard Work & Documentation: You create and maintain process documentation, standard work, time studies, capacity models, layout concepts, and line balancing analysesCross-Functional Collaboration: You work closely with Production, R&D, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and supplier teams to turn technical and operational requirements into scalable assembly processesShop Floor Execution: You lead hands-on improvement activities, Kaizen workshops, and structured problem-solving directly at supplier sitesYour fitness levelLean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence: You bring 7+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, assembly process optimization, line balancing, capacity planning, time studies, and continuous improvement initiatives, supported by strong knowledge of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and structured root-cause analysis methodsAssembly & Industrial Manufacturing Expertise: You have hands-on experience in complex assembly environments involving mechatronic products, machinery, automotive systems, industrial equipment, or comparable manufacturing operationsProcess Analysis & Improvement Methods: You are skilled in conducting structured time studies (e.g., REFA or MTM) and applying data-driven problem-solving approaches, with Six Sigma Green Belt certification or a comparable qualification considered an advantageTechnical & Systems Competence: You can interpret technical drawings, understand BOM structures, analyze production and process data, and work confidently with ERP, MES, and production reporting systemsStakeholder Management & Execution: You combine strong analytical capabilities with a hands-on shop-floor mindset and can effectively influence suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders without direct disciplinary authorityInternational Collaboration & Communication: You are fluent in German and English, with Spanish considered a plus, and are willing to travel regularly across Europe and occasionally to North America (ca. 60-70%)Your training goal for your first 6 monthsProduct Understanding: You develop a strong understanding of...