Continuous Improvement Engineer
Job Purpose
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence across manufacturing processes. This role leads the initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost through lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies, and data-driven problem solving. This role often facilitates and leads to the improvement of teams and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
Authority
All employees have the authority to stop operations/production for the following three reasons: 1) a quality defect, 2) an unsafe act, or 3) a health hazard.
Why Join Us?
TITLE: Continuous Improvement Engineer
REPORTS TO: Engineering and Maintenance Manager
Salary: 90K-105K+ depending on experience
Location: Russell Spring, KY
**Waiting on an answer to see if relocation assistance is offered/available**
Shift: Off shift - As far as the off shift it could be 3rd or a split between 2nd and 3rd
Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Drive initiatives to improve scrap reduction, cycle time optimization, and OEE improvement in injection molding operations
- Analyze and improve rubber and plastic molding processes, including sealing system components (e.g., gaskets, weatherstrips, O-rings)
- Implement Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Kanban)
- Conduct root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Whys
- Partner with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve process inefficiencies
- Optimize tooling performance and mold changeover times
- Support APQP, PPAP, and FMEA activities for new and existing products
- Improve process capability (Cp, Cpk) and reduce variation in molding operations
- Drive standard work development and documentation
- Maintain documentation of processes and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure alignment
- Monitor KPIs and develop dashboards to track improvement progress
- Lead or support automation and process digitization initiatives
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements
- Provide support and training on CI methodologies and tools to employees at all levels
- Support the implementation of changes and ensure they are effectively adopted
Support Other Departments
- Collect, analyze, and present data necessary for decision-making
- Offer technical assistance and advice to other departments
- Help improve process capability and improve quality rates
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Lead new process and material development initiatives
- Develop standard operating procedures for new and existing processes
- Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency
- Develop and refine new and existing manufacturing processes
- Provide daily manufacturing support and develop new manufacturing processes
- Lead process design and modification efforts to improve plant productivity, reduce cycle time, reduce scrap and rework costs, and lower overall costs
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
- 2–5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred)
- Proficiency in data analysis (Excel, Minitab, or similar tools)
- Familiarity with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain manufacturing equipment
- Proven track record of process improvements
- High level of interpersonal and statistical analysis skills
- Comfortable communicating with and training both in a one-on-one setting and with large groups of people
- Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to meet production needs (off-shifts, weekends)
Desired
- Hands-on experience with plastic or rubber injection molding processes
- Strong knowledge of automotive sealing systems manufacturing
- Possession of knowledge of injection molding machines
- Possession of knowledge of rubber injection molding process
Education
- Hands-on experience with plastic or rubber injection molding processes
- Strong knowledge of automotive sealing systems manufacturing
- Possession of knowledge of injection molding machines
- Possession of knowledge of rubber injection molding process
Salary Range
$90,000 - $105,000 per year
Benefits
Not specified
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