Operational Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer

What you will do:

• Continuous Improvement
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities for recurring production issues
• Support waste reduction, process flow improvements, and labor efficiency initiatives
• Aid in the implementation and sustainment of 5S and visual management activities
• Support value stream improvement efforts and operational process optimization
• Develop and improve standardized work instructions and process documentation
• Track and report KPI performance trends related to quality and operational performance
• Participate in kaizen events and operational improvement workshops
• Plant Quality
• Support daily manufacturing quality activities across production areas
• Investigate internal defects and recurring production quality concerns
• Analyze defect trends and recommend corrective actions
• Support containment activities and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions
• Conduct process audits and layered process verification activities
• Work closely with production leadership to improve process consistency and accountability
• Aid in the implementation of quality systems and process controls
• Support warranty reduction initiatives through proactive process improvements
• Supplier Quality
• Work directly with suppliers to address quality concerns and recurring defects
• Support supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and follow-up activities
• Aid in supplier audits and performance evaluations
• Cope with containment activities for supplier-related issues
• Help improve incoming material quality and supplier accountability
• Track supplier quality metrics and communicate performance trends

To be considered you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or continuous improvement environments
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational workflows
• Experience working directly within a production environment
• Ability to interpret data and identify process improvement opportunities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard reporting tools
• Hands-on problem-solving mentality
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority
• Strong floor presence and engagement with production teams
• Self-motivation with strong follow-through
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail with focus on execution and accountability
• Gemba-oriented approach
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Leverage of Lean tool proficiency
• Team collaboration and influence
• Accountability and ownership

Why should you consider joining the Sportsman team?

• We promote from within on a regular and consistent basis
• Every employee is offered lean manufacturing and 5s training
• Our employees are treated with respect
• We offer quarterly production bonuses
• You will learn from the best in the industry
• Great benefits including 10 days paid time off, 10 days shutdown pay, insurance, 401k, and more!

Additional Information:

Apply online or come by our plant at 113 Sportsman Way, Summerville, SC 29483.