Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Modality: On-site

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to support the implementation and continuous development of a production system within a manufacturing environment. This role will lead continuous improvement initiatives, promote Lean Manufacturing practices, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and operational performance.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in manufacturing processes, Lean methodologies, problem-solving, and the automotive industry, along with the ability to facilitate workshops, coordinate improvement projects, and influence teams across different levels of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools and operational stability methodologies across production and transactional areas.
• Facilitate daily management meetings and follow up on key process indicators to promote continuous improvement.
• Lead diagnostic and improvement activities using tools such as Value Stream Mapping, 5S, TPM, SMED, Kanban, Standard Work, and structured problem-solving .
• Identify opportunities to improve production flow, workstation design, plant layout, material movement, and manufacturing processes.
• Support the implementation of pull systems, one-piece flow, FIFO, Kanban, and manufacturing cells.
• Lead Kaizen events and multidisciplinary improvement teams.
• Promote the implementation of visual management, Andon systems, Poka-Yokes, and daily improvement projects.
• Conduct process observations and analyses to identify productivity, quality, safety, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Develop and train internal Lean facilitators to strengthen the organization’s continuous improvement capabilities.
• Support strategic planning activities and ensure alignment between improvement initiatives and operational priorities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and other functional areas.
• Participate in headcount, capacity, process, and layout reviews based on operational studies.
• Ensure that improvement initiatives comply with applicable quality, safety, environmental, and energy management requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions related to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering , or a related field.
• Green Belt certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing processes, preferably within the automotive or industrial manufacturing sector.
• Hands-on knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with 5S, TPM, Kanban, SMED, VSM, Standard Work, Kaizen, and problem-solving tools.
• Knowledge of capacity studies, time and motion studies, plant layouts, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with automotive industry requirements and quality management systems such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 .
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing improvement projects.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and energy management practices is desirable.
• Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement training.
• Advanced English and Spanish proficiency.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and influencing skills
• Analytical and structured problem-solving
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Project coordination
• Effective communication and facilitation
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Results orientation
• Change management
• Strategic thinking

What We Offer

• The opportunity to lead high-impact continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Professional development within a global manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to strategic manufacturing and operational excellence projects.