Production Systems Engineer

HL Mando

Production Systems Engineer leading Halla Production System implementations and continuous improvement in automotive manufacturing. Overseeing CI initiatives and ensuring adherence to operational standards.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeOpelika • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead HL Production System implementation using the twelve (12) lean HPS elements supporting standardization, people involvement, continuous improvement, built-in quality, flow, and flexibility.
Develop, maintain, and communicate a vision and strategy for comprehensive Lean manufacturing systems and HPS with a focus on continuous improvement.
Manage Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, including planning, initiation, and implementation of projects of considerable scope, variety, and complexity.
Set expectations for a lean culture by leading direction and focus, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and implementation of HPS concepts that deliver quantifiable benefits.
Establish priorities, recommend actions, execute tasks, verify results, and implement course corrections.
Provide recommendations based on advanced knowledge of lean priorities and production systems across plant-wide processes, products, and functions.
Assist in the development of annual business plans.
Ensure adherence to TS-16949 and company procedures.
Assist in establishing annual operational goals, objectives, and performance standards with management.
Align plant objectives and KPIs with overall value stream Objectives, Goals, Strategy, and Measures (OGSM).
Collaborate with Manufacturing Management to deploy resources (capital, technical support, etc.) to ensure business needs are met from a lean quality and service perspective.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or equivalent combination of education and experience providing theoretical and practical knowledge in the field.
Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible experience, including project management and use of production systems/CI principles (e.g., lean manufacturing).
Experience in automotive high-volume manufacturing environment required.
Certification as a Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus.
Comprehensive knowledge of lean principles and automotive operations.
Proficiency in project management systems, tools, and methodologies.
Strong organizational skills with ability to execute tactical plans effectively.
Strong interpersonal and teaching skills to influence and coach others.
Excellent time management skills with a demonstrated sense of urgency.
Ability to make sound, timely, and reasonable judgments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and other leave programs
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

lean manufacturingcontinuous improvementproject managementproduction systemsHPS conceptsquantifiable benefitsoperational goalsperformance standardsvalue stream mappingautomotive operations

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinterpersonal skillsteaching skillstime managementjudgment skillsleadershipcommunicationcollaborationstrategic thinkingcoaching

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringBachelor's degree in ManufacturingSix Sigma Black Belt