Quality/Mechanical Engineer (Lean Focused)
Riggs Cat · Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Description This role is responsible for driving efficiency, quality, and first-principles problem solving across the rebuild center, while also helping appl...
Job description
Description This role is responsible for driving efficiency, quality, and first-principles problem solving across the rebuild center, while also helping apply a Lean manufacturing mindset to Riggs Cat’s branch parts and service operations. The person in this role will partner closely with rebuild, service, parts, and branch leadership to imp rove flow, reduce waste, increase technician productivity, strengthen quality, and scale best practices across the business. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Lean Leadership & Continuous Improvement: - Champion Lean methodologies across the rebuild center and branch parts and service operations to improve workflow, reduce waste, and enhance value delivery to customers. - Apply first-principles thinking to identify process constraints, uncover root causes, and improve throughput, cycle time, and operating efficiency. - Facilitate Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, value stream mapping sessions, and other structured continuous improvement activities. - Develop and implement standard work procedures, visual management tools, daily management routines, and practical KPI dashboards. - Partner with rebuild center leaders, branch service managers, and parts teams to impro...