Lean Engineer

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world.As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen.It won't always be easy, growing takes grit.But at ABB, you'll never run alone.Run what runs the world.This Position reports to: Production ManagerYour Role and ResponsibilitiesYou will support production lines by driving continuous improvement, process stabilization, and waste elimination, acting as a facilitator between Production and support functions (Quality, Industrialization, Maintenance, HSE, IT/MES).This role directly contributes to performance in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, supporting both short-term operational activities and structured improvement initiatives.Work model: #LI-HybridIn this role, you'll help run what runs the world by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact, as you will be accountable for:Operational Production Support - Supporting production continuity by troubleshooting issues, coordinating with key functions, and contributing to daily line meetings.Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement - Driving Lean initiatives through 5S implementation, Kaizen coordination, and Gemba-based process observation.Industrialization and Process Changes- Supporting industrialization activities including new product phase-ins, equipment start-ups, layout changes, and process optimization.Digitalization and Systems - Enhancing digital systems by improving data collection processes, contributing to MES logic updates, and analyzing data for operational decisions.Projects and Training - Contributing to cross-functional projects, delivering training, and promoting Lean culture across production teams.Qualifications for the RoleMaster's degree in Mechanical, Management, Automation, or Biomedical EngineeringKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, standard work, waste reduction/MUDA)Strong process analysis and structured problem-solving skills (e.g. 5 Whys, Ishikawa).Yellow Belt certification preferredUp to 2 years of experience in a similar environment (lean production, manufacturing, industrial engineering) is a plusAdvanced knowledge of the Office package; Power BI is preferredDemonstrating strong shop floor orientation, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate with production teams and cross-functional stakeholdersYou are at ease communicating in Italian and English, both written and spokenBenefitsCompetitive compensation: Attractive salary packages and performance bonuses.Corporate welfare: Access to a wide range of services and personal well-being support.Career development: Structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platformsFlexibility and work-life balance: Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work-life integration.Employee Support:free services like psychological help, wellness coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families.Parental Leave:at least 12 weeks of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, promoting DEI values.Meal allowance: Access to canteen or ticket restaurant is provided to support daily lunch expenses.More about usABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid.The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users.With ABB AbilityTM enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.Join us.Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world.Run What Runs the World.#ABBCareers #RunwithABBWe value people from different backgrounds.Could this be your story?Apply today or visit to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.#J-*****-Ljbffr