Job Description

Your future job
As an Associate Lean Production Engineer at Melexis, you will be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and optimising production processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall product quality. This role requires a solid background in lean manufacturing principles and a strong passion for operational excellence.
More specifically, you will:

• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and other continuous improvement methodologies across production lines.
• Analyse current production processes to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to increase efficiency, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste.
• Collect and analyse production performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Develop and maintain standard work procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency in production processes.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to implement changes and improve overall plant performance.
• Train and mentor production staff on lean principles and best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage and execute improvement projects, ensuring timely completion, within scope and quality standards.
• Monitor and follow up on deviations in manufacturing KPIs.
• Perform data analysis, define issues, and manage problem-solving processes to ensure smooth product flow in manufacturing

Your profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and tools (e.g., 5S, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping).
• Proven track record of implementing process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and product flows.
• Knowledge of ISO/TS16949, ISO14001, and relevant customer requirements is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Minitab, or similar software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Willingness to travel to other sites.

We offer

• A challenging job in a dynamic, high-tech international environment;
• The opportunity to take ownership of your professional passion and contribute to the success of the company;
• An enjoyable, team-oriented, and professional atmosphere in a flat-structured organization;
• Versatile development opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion
Melexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.
About Melexis
Inspired by a passion for technology and engineering, Melexis designs, develops and delivers innovative micro-electronic solutions. They enable designers to turn ideas into applications that support the best imaginable future. The company's advanced mixed-signal semiconductor sensors and actuators integrate sensing, driving and communication into next-generation products and systems. They improve safety, raise efficiency, support sustainability and enhance comfort.
Melexis is a world leader in automotive sensors. Today, on average, every new car produced worldwide contains 18 Melexis chips. Melexis uses this expertise to serve other markets as well: alternative mobility, smart appliances, smart buildings, robotics, energy management and digital health.
Melexis is headquartered in Belgium and employs over 2000 people in 18 locations worldwide. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (MELE).