Lean Manufacturing Engineer

As Engineer of MSH/MSB Lean Manufacturing, you will manage the implementation of Lean transformation methodologies and tools across High Bandwidth Memory (HBM), Component Assembly and Test, and SSD operations. You will collaborate closely with Site functional teams to identify, explore and implement lean methodologies/tool to uncover step-change area of improvement in throughput, labor productivity, yield and cycle time performance. 

Main Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate continuous improvement event across different functional team (Kaizen, Value stream Mapping – VSM, Project, Workshop, etc) 

• Develop continuous program and system for lean culture sustainability 

• Collaborate with functional experts in identifying area of improvement through application of lean methodology and tools. 

• Conduct Lean knowledge transfer and training to build up organizational capabilities 

• Serve as the key integrator between central and site functional teams in developing, driving and communicating progress for critical lean improvement initiatives 

• Ensure Lean team facilitates lean diagnostics and design of improvements, integrating key inputs from central and site functional teams 

• Develop overall view of critical initiatives and impact to key performance indicators 

• Provide visibility on program status, including key milestones with clear ownership 

• Trigger interventions to ensure program are on-track towards targets 

• Support regular cadence on reports/ meetings with senior leadership, including deep dives for weekly/ monthly reporting and ad-hoc senior management reports

• Integrates AI-assisted tools and insights into daily work to improve efficiency, quality, or effectiveness, exercising sound judgment and complying with organizational standards and legal requirements. 

• Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying, testing, and sharing AI-enabled enhancements within one’s scope of work. 

Job Requirements, Qualifications/Experience:  

• Master's/bachelor’s degree in Industrial and system engineering, engineering management, Production & Operation Management, or related field of study

• Prior certification or experience in Lean Manufacturing would be beneficial 

• Strong analytical, logical, and critical thinking skills 

• Effective communicator, able to collaborate across all levels 

• Growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning 

• Internship or experience in the semiconductor industry is a plus 

• Demonstrated leadership and a track record of impact are highly desirable 

• Interest in and knowledge of the semiconductor industry and Micron

• Ability to apply baseline digital fluency and role‑appropriate AI literacy to use AI‑enabled tools responsibly and effectively for research, analysis, content creation, problem‑solving, operational tasks, and achieving business outcomes. 

• Embody Micron’s core values: 

People – Respect, develop, and empower others 

Innovation – Drive continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking 

Tenacity – Show grit and determination 

Collaboration – Build trust and foster teamwork 

Customer Focus – Deliver excellence and value 

Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub assemblies and final assemblies. Interfaces with design engineering in coordinating the release of new products. Estimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines. Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.