Continuous Improvement Engineer

Position Summary: The Continuous Improvement Specialist will work closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and other departments to identify opportunities for improvement in Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost.

Salary Range: $62,987-$94,480

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, productivity, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), setup reduction, capacity and cost.
• Facilitate Kaizen and Continuous Improvement events including the support required to sustain the established improvements.
• Coach and support operational leaders in meeting business improvement metrics and driving culture change by utilizing problem-solving methods, Lean manufacturing tools, and strategies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the operations while working with production teams to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, waste, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard work instructions, process maps, and visual management tools.
• Follow up on improvement projects to verify that implemented changes are delivering sustainable results.
• Perform time studies, process observations, and workflow analysis.
• Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor observing processes, engaging employees, and supporting improvement initiatives.
• Build relationships with operators, supervisors, and managers to drive engagement and sustain continuous improvement in culture.
• Create, edit, and maintain visual work instructions, training materials, and process documentation using photographs, video recordings, screen captures, and other multimedia tools to support standardization, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment through hands-on involvement with operators, setup personnel, maintenance technicians, and supervisors.
• Become a subject matter expert on assigned equipment, processes, and workflows in order to identify improvement opportunities, support troubleshooting efforts, and drive operational excellence.
• Work hands-on with manufacturing equipment and processes to identify improvement opportunities and support operational excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in manufacturing, continuous improvement, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, operations, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering.
• Experience leading Kaizen activities.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Six Sigma Green Belt and/or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Experience in metal stamping, assembly lines, or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, Power BI, ERP/MES systems including PLEX, or other data analysis tools to drive decision-making are preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours to support training needs.
• Good, corrected vision and hearing.
• Light lifting (up to 20-40 pounds occasionally).
• Manual dexterity and mobility (climbing and walking).