Are you passionate about driving operational excellence through Lean methodologies and continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor? Then join our mission to pioneer smarter water solutions that reduce energy use and improve lives.

As our new CI Senior Engineer, you'll be spearheading Lean and Kaizen initiatives across our plant that elevate Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Cost, and People performance. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Continuous Improvement team, you'll create impact by leading Grundfos Production System （GPS） deployment, facilitating cross-functional improvement projects, and building CI capabilities that deliver measurable gains in operational performance.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Support the deployment and sustainability of GPS, including roadmap implementation, maturity assessments, audits, and gap analysis
• Lead Kaizen workshops and cross-functional improvement projects using Lean methods to eliminate waste, improve flow, and standardize successful outcomes
• Analyze operational KPIs, trends, and root causes; prepare dashboards, reports, and management presentations to track CI project savings and business impact
• Deliver training and coaching on Lean, Kaizen, 5S, problem solving, standard work, and VSM to shopfloor leaders and employees
• Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Maintenance, HR, IS, and EHS teams to drive improvements across the value chain
• Support and deploy group and local Safety, Health, and Environmental policies and standards to achieve plant EHS targets

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you're a results-oriented continuous improvement professional with strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across functions in a manufacturing environment. We'd also imagine that you are/have:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• Proven experience in manufacturing continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, or operational excellence roles
• Practical knowledge of Lean principles, Kaizen, 5S, visual management, standard work, VSM, root cause analysis, and structured problem solving
• Professional communication skills in both Chinese and English

It's a plus if you also:

• Proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization tools
• Experience with CAD software

Why you'll love working here

Day to day, you can look forward to:

• A supportive and flexible working environment, with a focus on employee well-being and parental support.
• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering.
• On-demand training and structured development programmes to support your growth.

Valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our commitment to a safe and compliant hiring process, final candidates may be required to undergo a background check, subject to applicable local laws and regulations.

Join Grundfos, apply today!