Mortenson Construction

Lean Engineer I or II - BLUvera Manufacturing

Mortenson Construction$78K — $98K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Internship experience in construction or manufacturing
  • Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
  • Current driver's license required
  • Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles
  • Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
  • Strong communication skills with diverse groups

Responsibilities

  • Partner closely with project leadership and craft workforce to enhance lean approaches
  • Provide feedback on lean practices and facilitate cross-project sharing
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives onsite
  • Coordinate and lead improvement events with project teams
  • Reinforce and apply continuous improvement tools consistently
  • Support daily planning and work management for field leaders
  • Promote principles of 5S and ensure compliance among crews

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans including vision coverage
  • Dental plan available
  • 401k retirement plan with generous company match
  • Paid time off and holidays, along with paid leaves
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • No-cost mental health tool and work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Adoption assistance and gym membership discounts
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

BLUvera, Mortenson's vertically integrated manufacturing and fabrication business, is seeking a Lean Engineer I or II to help drive continuous improvement across a growing manufacturing operation. This hands-on role will partner with project leadership and frontline teams to improve safety, eliminate waste, streamline processes, and optimize workflow.

The Lean Engineer will facilitate Kaizen events, implement 5S and standardized work, improve production flow, and help teams sustain measurable improvements. As BLUvera continues to scale and introduce new products, this role will have the opportunity to help build efficient, repeatable processes and a culture of continuous improvement from the ground up.

**Please Note - This role will be on a rotational traveling schedule on different project sites. Candidates must be willing to travel and stay on a project for multiple weeks at a time with rotations home. Current project sites include Eagle Mountain, UT, Lebanon, IN, Los Lunas, NM, and Monroe, LA.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Partner closely with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
  • Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the group lean leader on lean approaches and cross-project sharing
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • Support continuous improvement efforts onsite
  • Coordinate and facilitate improvement events with project team and experts
  • Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure ongoing application of tools
  • Support forepersons in observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities
  • Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements
  • Support project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices
  • Communicate 5S standards during onboarding of new workforce and trade partners
  • Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards
  • Support flow and work management onsite
  • Participate in flow schedule development for work phases
  • Support superintendents and forepersons in daily planning, work management, and learning approaches
  • Promote one-piece flow for self-perform work and reduce batching practices
  • All other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related degree OR Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
  • Internship experience in construction or manufacturing
  • Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
  • Current driver's license
  • Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application
  • Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
  • Effective trainer and facilitator
  • Ability to influence through relationship building
  • Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
  • Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
  • Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • Active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback
  • Ability to travel up to 75%


A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Gym Membership Discount Program


The base pay range for this role is $78,800 - $98,500. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL - 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR - 10%, Washington, D.C. - 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:
  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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