CI Engineer

Fluidra is looking for a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to join our team in Portland, TN.

About the role

The CI Engineer - OpEX will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize performance. This role will lead improvement activities in the manufacturing facilities of NA.

Responsibilities

• Enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness by evaluating manufacturing processes for product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement tools to define, develop, and document manufacturing process to create work instructions, process flow maps and Standard Work
• Establish processes and specify related equipment, fixtures and tooling
• Confer with equipment vendors and solicit observations from operators to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve manufacturing by analyzing workflows, space requirements, and equipment layout to identify and propose solutions for areas of inefficiency
• Analyze production, labor, material costs, future requirements, and production schedules to prepare reports and presentations with recommendations for senior management
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of improvement initiatives
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives directly or indirectly related to Company strategy
• Collaborate with quality and other cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving activities to address operational inefficiencies
• Hands‑on implementation of Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Exercise extreme ownership
• Perform other manufacturing support needs as requested by management

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or related roles
• 5+ years’ experience working in Manufacturing operations
• 5+ years’ in Lean, CI methodology
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and other CI methodologies
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) preferred
• Proven ability to analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement data‑driven improvements
• High mechanical aptitude
• Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Self‑motivated and capable of working independently or within a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering – Industrial or Mechanical preferred

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long‑term disability
• 401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)
• Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement
• Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year
• Company sponsored FUN events!
• Generous product discounts