Lean Engineer Opportunity with Traylor Bros., Inc.!

 

What makes us different?

 

Our Mission is to excel at constructing complex infrastructure safer, better, and faster by engaging the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit of our team members and providing limitless opportunities for personal and professional growth in a close-knit and collaborative organization.

 

Our Core Values:

Safety. We are committed to providing a safe work environment. This is always our priority.

People. Our talented team is our greatest asset. We provide opportunity, reward performance, and support a positive and balanced work environment.

Innovation. We have the ability to engineer creative solutions to overcome any obstacle.

Ethics. We are honest and ethical in all our business dealings.

Communication. We encourage open and honest communication throughout our organization.

Community. We add value to our industry and the communities in which we work

 

 

Position Summary

The Lean Engineer supports the organization’s lean transformation by driving process improvement initiatives across Heavy Civil, Underground, Marine and industrial construction projects and office functions. This role collaborates with teams to identify opportunities for efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of lean thinking.

                                                               

Key Tasks and Responsibilities                                    

·         Facilitate lean workshops and kaizen events to implement improvements in project and office processes.

·         Assist project teams in applying lean tools and methodologies, such as value stream mapping, Last Planner® System, and 5S.

·         Analyze and manipulate cost and production data for metric and dashboard creation.

·         Support the development and deployment of standard work practices.

·         Collect, analyze, and present data on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of lean initiatives.

·         Act as a coach and mentor to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

·         Develop training materials and deliver lean-related training sessions to project teams.

·         Document and share best practices across the organization to promote learning and replication of successful initiatives.

·         Travel to project sites and office locations to provide hands-on support and training.

 

Skills and Abilities

·         Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.

·         Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and present data effectively.

·         Proficient in lean tools and methodologies, including value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and Pull Planning.

·         Excellent organizational and time management skills.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Ability to influence and engage team members at all levels of the organization.

·         Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

·         Familiarity with heavy civil construction practices is preferred but not required.

·         Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly. Spanish fluency a plus. 

·         Travel required to project sites and office locations up to 75% of the time. 

 

Education/Experience

·         Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, industrial engineering or a related field preferred.

·         3-5 years of experience in implementing lean practices, preferably in construction or manufacturing industries.

·         Certification in lean methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Green Belt) is a plus.

 

Traylor Bros., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.