Continuous Improvement Engineer

Description

• Lead Projects: Facilitate cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects and initiatives, ensuring timely execution and delivery of expected outcomes.
• Monitor Performance: Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of process improvements and identify further optimization opportunities.
• Conduct Kaizens: Perform kaizens to facilitate improvement in operations or office level projects focusing on problem solving and closing gaps.
• Conduct Training: Provide training and support to team members on problem solving methods, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement is fostered across the organization.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of processes, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Identify Improvement Opportunities: Analyze business processes to identify areas for improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing and 8D problem solving methodologies.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data to drive decision-making and problem-solving efforts in manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to lead teams and collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• Standing/walking for 2hrs at a time in a factory setting
• Has 3 + years of experience in manufacturing, with a solid understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex situations and identify effective solutions.
• Leadership experience in facilitating process improvement initiatives and mentoring team members.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., Minitab, Excel) for statistical process control and performance measurement.
• Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Problem Solving: Demonstrate and coach well-disciplined problem solving skills following 8d and 5 why style problem solving.

Benefits

• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401 (k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Life Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance