Continuous Improvement Engineer

Brief Description With over 100 years’ accumulated experience, ZIEHL-ABEGG is the world leading fan and motor manufacturer. We are the proven leader in the fan and ventilation market, providing innovative and energy efficient solutions to our business partners and customers.

ZIEHL-ABEGG is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer who can be a strong contributor to our heavily expanding company. The CI Engineer be responsible for collecting and delivering material to production in accordance with production schedule.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Your Main Responsibilities Will Be

• Expansion of a lean system ZAP (ZIEHL-ABEGG process system) in the complete organization of ZIEHL-ABEGG Inc.
• Implementation of optimization projects in close cooperation with the respective department heads.
• Establishing a 5S culture throughout the whole organization and defining 5S leaders in each department.
• Analyze production data, workflows, and processes to detect inefficiencies, waste, or bottlenecks.
• Lead Kaizen events and 5S initiatives.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to streamline operations.
• Use tools like Value Stream Mapping (VSM), root cause analysis, and time studies.
• Reduce manufacturing costs through cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and improved equipment uptime.
• Monitor and report on cost savings from CI initiatives.
• Create or revise SOPs to reflect improved processes and ensure consistency in production practices.
• Analyze trends to determine success of improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations to drive end-to-end improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology or equivalent) or equivalent experience required
• Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Exposure to quality control, production efficiency, or operational excellence projects.
• Experience with 5S, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Value Stream Mapping (VSM), & PDCA / DMAIC methodologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading or participating in continuous improvement projects.
• Proven results in reducing waste, improving cycle time, or increasing productivity.
• Experience in the field of process optimization or lean Consulting
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically/internaltionally as needed.
• Ability to influence and drive change
• Project management and organizational skills

Summary We offer:

• Tuition Reimbursement Program- We encourage team members to continue their education to support their current or future work.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental and Vision options.
• Company-paid Life insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability insurance, and Parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement account with a generous company match
• Phenomenal work life balance offering twenty (20) days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per calendar year.
• Holidays totaling eleven days (11) per calendar year including a floating holiday of employee’s choice.
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• EEO compliant employer