Process & Continuous Improvement Engineer
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of over 9,000 experienced professionals—including insulation and filtration experts—Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the analysis and optimization of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
- Confer with management to set continuous improvement goals and objectives.
- Provide support to production teams by troubleshooting equipment issues and recommending solutions to improve operational performance.
- Develop training materials for lean process training and implementation.
- Provide training and mentoring to employees on lean process implementation.
- Facilitate and lead the continuous improvement process by identifying training needs and providing training in problem-solving methodology, Kaizen, 5S, Kanban, Value Stream Mapping, etc.
- Engage the leadership team in setting and achieving goals utilizing Lean initiatives, working with key leadership both functionally and strategically to drive overall improvements.
- Create metrics, deployment goals, and objectives to drive accountability throughout the organization.
- Lead the implementation of Lean programs from inception to completion.
- Provide input and feedback to key leadership positions about process improvement opportunities.
- Develop workable implementation plans, communicate changes effectively, build commitment, and overcome resistance.
- Prepare and support those affected by change; monitor transition and evaluate results.
- Help create and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process flows.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design engineering, quality assurance, and production, to ensure smooth integration of new processes and technologies.
- Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, measure performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist in training production personnel on new processes, tools, and best practices to ensure consistent adherence to quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in implementing lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and Lean principles.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with engineering software tools (e.g., CAD, data analysis software).
About Alkegen
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people—ALL PEOPLE—breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth and innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.