(Senior) Lean Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer (m/f/d)

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Munich, Bayern, DEU
Hybrid
Senior level
Fitness • Hardware • Internet of Things • Software
Let’s make the world fit for life, one body at a time. Are you with us? Join Team EGYM!
The Role
Drive lean manufacturing and assembly improvements across global suppliers. Analyze bottlenecks, optimize takt and cycle times, improve material flow and line balancing, reduce costs, create standard work and capacity models, and lead Kaizen activities. Translate supplier learnings into scalable assembly standards and future production concepts. Collaborate with Production, R&D, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and suppliers while traveling extensively across Europe and occasionally North America.
Summary Generated by Built In

At EGYM, we build complex, connected smart fitness equipment that combines heavy steel structures, sensitive electronics, precise drive systems, and proprietary software. To support our global growth, we are scaling our production network and building the operational foundation for future assembly concepts. As our (Senior) Lean Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in increasing assembly output, reducing lead times, improving OTIF, and lowering assembly costs across our production network. This is an individual contributor role with high strategic relevance: you will work hands-on with suppliers on the shop floor, drive measurable capacity improvements, and translate your learnings into EGYM standards for future assembly setups. Apply now and join our team in Munich!
Your daily workout

  • Supplier Assembly Scaling: You analyze assembly processes at our global system suppliers, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements to increase output, reduce lead times, and improve delivery reliability

  • Lean Process Optimization: You apply Lean and Industrial Engineering methods to improve takt time, cycle time, material flow, workstation design, line balancing, and manpower utilization

  • Assembly Cost Reduction: You translate process improvements into measurable reductions in manufacturing & assembly effort, labor cost, rework, and overall assembly cost

  • EGYM Assembly Blueprint & Future Concepts: You capture learnings from supplier operations and translate them into scalable EGYM assembly standards, shaping future assembly concepts across Europe and North America, including partner-operated lines, pilot cells, and potential in-house assembly setups

  • Standard Work & Documentation: You create and maintain process documentation, standard work, time studies, capacity models, layout concepts, and line balancing analyses

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: You work closely with Production, R&D, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and supplier teams to turn technical and operational requirements into scalable assembly processes

  • Shop Floor Execution: You lead hands-on improvement activities, Kaizen workshops, and structured problem-solving directly at supplier sites

 

Your fitness level

  • Lean Manufacturing & Operational Excellence: You bring 7+ years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, assembly process optimization, line balancing, capacity planning, time studies, and continuous improvement initiatives, supported by strong knowledge of Lean tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and structured root-cause analysis methods

  • Assembly & Industrial Manufacturing Expertise: You have hands-on experience in complex assembly environments involving mechatronic products, machinery, automotive systems, industrial equipment, or comparable manufacturing operations

  • Process Analysis & Improvement Methods: You are skilled in conducting structured time studies (e.g., REFA or MTM) and applying data-driven problem-solving approaches, with Six Sigma Green Belt certification or a comparable qualification considered an advantage

  • Technical & Systems Competence: You can interpret technical drawings, understand BOM structures, analyze production and process data, and work confidently with ERP, MES, and production reporting systems

  • Stakeholder Management & Execution: You combine strong analytical capabilities with a hands-on shop-floor mindset and can effectively influence suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders without direct disciplinary authority

  • International Collaboration & Communication: You are fluent in German and English, with Spanish considered a plus, and are willing to travel regularly across Europe and occasionally to North America (ca. 60-70%)

 

Your training goal for your first 6 months

  • Product Understanding: You develop a strong understanding of products, assembly processes, supplier networks, and production strategies

  • Supplier Assessments: You visit key suppliers and evaluate assembly performance, bottlenecks, and capacity improvement opportunities
    Process Analysis: You create value stream maps, time studies, line balancing analyses, and capacity models

  • Relationship Building: You establish strong working relationships with internal departments and external supplier partners

 

The equipment we provide

  • Modern & International: Be part of an international company culture where talent and passion are valued, heard and included in the decision-making process

  • Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible working hours, hybrid workplace model and 30 days of vacation per year

  • Mentoring Program: Exchange knowledge and grow together across teams and locations through our self-organized mentoring platform

  • Fit & Healthy: Train for free with EGYM Wellpass and use our in-house gym equipped with EGYM Smart Strength and Smart Flex machines

  • Employee Discounts: Have access to a variety of great discounted offers, from fashion to leisure, through our employee benefits portal

  • Bike Leasing: Stay active by taking advantage of our bike leasing offer for your commute or leisure activities

  • Subsidized Pension: Profit from our employer-subsidized pension

  • Flex Budget: Use €60 per month flexibly for public transportation and a meal subsidy

  • Rooftop Terrace: Enjoy your lunch breaks or an after work drinks with your colleagues on our roof terrace when in the office

 

Contact Information

Apply now with your documents (CV, salary expectations, and earliest possible start date) and specify the job ID #1989
Contact: Mehak Shahid

For further information: https://career.egym.com

About EGYM

Warning regarding phishing emails: Please be aware that all official EGYM recruitment communication is sent exclusively from [email protected]. If you receive a suspicious message from any other domain, please ignore it and do not share personal information if in doubt.
EGYM is a global fitness technology leader, providing fitness and health facilities with intelligent workout solutions. EGYM makes exercising smarter and more efficient with its comprehensive suite of connected gym equipment and digital products that integrate seamlessly with 3rd-party-hard- and software. The result is a fully connected training experience that drives measurable business and health outcomes on and off the training floor.
EGYM also offers subscription-based corporate fitness- and wellness solutions built on a combination of gym-access and EGYM fitness programs that directly target costly chronic conditions and boost employee health, leading to higher productivity and well-being.
EGYM's global headquarters are in Munich, Germany, with North American offices in Denver, Colorado.
EGYM is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any other aspect of an individual's identity.

Skills Required

  • At least 7 years of experience in Lean Manufacturing, assembly process optimization, line balancing, capacity planning, time studies, and continuous improvement
  • Hands-on experience in complex assembly environments involving mechatronic products, machinery, automotive systems, industrial equipment, or comparable manufacturing operations
  • Knowledge of Lean tools including Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Poka-Yoke, and structured root-cause analysis
  • Experience conducting structured time studies, such as REFA or MTM
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and understand BOM structures
  • Experience analyzing production and process data
  • Confidence using ERP, MES, and production reporting systems
  • Strong analytical capabilities and a hands-on shop-floor mindset
  • Ability to influence suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders without direct disciplinary authority
  • Fluency in German and English
  • Willingness to travel regularly across Europe and occasionally to North America
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification or comparable qualification
  • Spanish language skills
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The Company
HQ: Denver, CO
474 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

EGYM, founded in 2010 in Munich, Germany, is the pioneering innovation leader for integrated digital fitness products. eGym combines the latest machine technology with an open cloud platform and the advantages of connected mobile applications to deliver intuitive and effective workouts with more fun and data-driven member support.

Why Work With Us

At EGYM, we strive to create an open and collaborative culture that allows everyone to learn and grow beyond their current roles. We believe that every day is the start of a journey to your best, and our job is to provide you with the tools and knowledge to reach your peak. We work hard every day to make the gym work for everyone. Join Team EGYM!

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