Job Title:
Lean Engineer
Company: The Dupps Company
Location: Ankeny, IA
Created: 2026-05-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Come grow with a family-owned business for over 90 years, a leader in protein recycling, The Dupps Company.The Dupps Company in Ankeny is looking for a Lean Engineer.Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:Connecting the voice of the customer (VOC) to the targets to improve (TTI) and leader standard work (LSW)Engages in breakthrough initiatives such as transformation rhythms, shop strategy reviews, and cell control centers (CCC) and the plant control center (PCC)Supports the continuous improvement of key process indicators (KPI) and the sustainment of standard work process improvements - both transactional and non-transactionalWorks on complex solutions and implements new solutions utilizing both Lean and technologyDefines processes, IT tools, trainings, systems, etc. to be used by the manufacturing communitySpecifies needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research doneCoach, mentor, and train others in all Lean Six Sigma DMAIC concepts and toolsQualifications for this position:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, and/or Manufacturing Engineering from an accredited university or collegeMinimum of 3 years of engineering experience in Production Process and EquipmentExperience with Lean Transformation & Lean ToolsExperience with Lean deployment and driving changes in production shop floor through strategic projectsSix Sigma / Lean Green Belt or Black Belt Certification preferredAbility to travel between plants up to 25% of the time