Continuous Improvement / Lean Specialist

About Infinitum Electric

Infinitum Electric is reinventing the electric motor with a breakthrough PCB stator design that delivers ultra-efficient, lightweight, and sustainable motor solutions for industrial and commercial applications. As we scale, we’re investing in lean systems and a world-class CI culture to drive flow, eliminate waste, and empower operational excellence.

Role Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement (CI) / Lean Specialist to lead and support initiatives that reduce waste, improve flow, and increase process efficiency. The ideal candidate is an energetic and collaborative change agent with a strong foundation in lean manufacturing tools and Six Sigma methods. This person will be expected to work closely with operators, engineers, and cross-functional teams on the floor, leading kaizen events, conducting training, and driving measurable improvement projects across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion the use of lean manufacturing tools including:
  • 5S, Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, Standardized Work
  • Line Balancing, Takt Time, Visual Factory
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Just-In-Time (JIT), and Flow
  • OEE analysis, 8 Waste identification, and elimination
• Conduct and lead:
  • Kaizen events to improve flow and layout
  • 5S workshops to organize and sustain the work environment
  • Six Sigma DMAIC projects to reduce variability and defects
• Partner with floor-level operators to:
  • Identify pain points in processes and material movement
  • Facilitate root cause analysis and drive problem-solving activities
• Track and report improvement metrics related to:
  • Throughput, downtime, first-pass yield, cycle time, rework, and changeover time
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to sustain gains from improvement initiatives
• Coach and mentor teams on lean thinking and waste elimination principles
• Develop training materials and facilitate internal training on CI tools and lean practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Quality Engineering
• A minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on experience in a lean/continuous improvement role in a manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • Lean principles, Toyota Production System (TPS) tools, and basic Six Sigma methodology
  • Practical application of 5S, Standard Work, Takt Time, OEE, and Visual Management
• Ability to lead and sustain shop-floor-level improvements
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills — able to build rapport with operators and frontline teams
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or SME Bronze Certification
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred
• Familiarity with electric motor or electronics manufacturing is a plus
• Experience using Excel, Power BI, Minitab, or similar tools for CI metrics

Success Indicators

• Measurable reduction in waste, downtime, or cycle time
• Increased participation in kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improved operator engagement and ownership of standard work and lean practices
• Sustained implementation of 5S and visual controls across production areas

Why Join Us?

At Infinitum Electric, you’ll help shape the future of energy efficiency while working in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact. As our CI/Lean Specialist, your ideas and actions will directly improve how we build smarter, cleaner motors — and empower the teams who make them.