Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer-US-WI,Milwaukee

Key Responsibilities

• Drive complex CI initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and reliability.
• Use advanced Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and streamline processes.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to operations and functional leaders on performance improvement opportunities.
• Own project outcomes from scoping through execution, validation, and long-term sustainment.

Accelerate Business Performance Through Data & Insight

• Analyze operational, financial, and process data to identify gaps and prioritize high-value opportunities.
• Develop and maintain performance dashboards that inform decision-making and highlight improvement areas.
• Translate insights into actionable plans that directly influence site and regional priorities.

Build CI Capability & Influence Culture

• Coach teams on problem-solving tools, Lean principles, and structured CI methodologies.
• Raise CI maturity by developing talent and building organizational capability.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational discipline.

Standardize and Scale Best Practices

• Embed improvements into SOPs, work processes, and standards to ensure long-term sustainment.
• Replicate proven solutions across sites, enabling broader business impact.
• Partner with leaders to ensure systems and workflows support improved performance.

Engage and Influence Key Stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to align priorities and secure resources.
• Facilitate clear, compelling communication of project results and recommendations.
• Act as a change champion, influencing decision-makers and driving alignment around key initiatives.

Support Regional Initiatives

• Although based at a site, travel may be required to support critical projects.

Competencies

• Technical & Analytical Excellence
• Leadership & Influence
• Execution & Ownership

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of manufacturing or operations experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; strong demonstrated CI leadership required.
• Track record of delivering measurable improvement in complex environments.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and driving organization-wide change.