Continuous Improvement Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and structured problem solving.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and performance metrics to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and process improvement activities.
• Develop and implement standardized work, visual management, 5S, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Support manufacturing teams with process optimization, layout improvements, and workflow efficiency.
• Train and coach employees on Lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Monitor key performance indicators and track project results to ensure sustained improvements.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to implement improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of employee involvement, accountability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Toyota Production System, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 4 year Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
• Minimum 5 -7 years of experience in Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Quality, or Engineering
• Able to travel frequently between manufacturing departments, warehouses, and office areas multiple times throughout the day.
• Able to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Able to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Able to frequently sit for extended periods while performing engineering analysis, preparing reports, and working with computer-based systems.
• Able to constantly work in a shop environment that may include noise, machine operation, metal chips, oils, and varying temperatures.
• Able to frequently work safely around moving machinery, automated equipment, forklifts, and material handling systems
• Able to occasionally inspect equipment and processes in confined or restricted-access areas as required.