Staff Business Excellence Engineer

About the role

The Business Excellence Engineer will lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives from Define through Control using Lean Six Sigma methodology to deliver measurable business results (cost reduction, quality, throughput, and lead time).

This role will serve as project owner for medium-to-large capital and process improvement projects, partnering with site and functional leaders to design, implement, document, and sustain operational excellence through visual management, standard work, data-driven problem solving, and capability building.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional continuous improvement projects from Define through Control using Lean Six Sigma methodology to deliver measurable business results (cost reduction, quality, throughput, lead time).
• Act as project owner for medium-to-large capital and process improvement projects: develop charters, build schedules, manage risks, track budgets and report status.
• Design and implement visual factory solutions (kanban, visual metrics, standardized workboards) and support site-wide deployment of 5S/6S and standard work.
• Coach, mentor and train employees and leaders on Lean, Six Sigma tools, problem solving (A3, PDCA), and change management to build internal capability.
• Apply data analysis and root-cause investigation techniques to drive corrective actions and process control.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops (kaizen events, rapid improvement events) and lead stakeholder alignment.
• Define and monitor KPIs (OEE, cycle time, first pass yield, scrap, throughput, safety metrics); translate performance into action plans.
• Support deployment and continuous improvement of maintenance and reliability practices (TPM/RCM principles).
• Document and sustain improvements through control plans, training, audits and governance rituals.
• For those who supervise or lead a staff, responsible for subordinates following all Company guidelines related to Health, Safety and Environmental practices and that all resources needed to do so are available and in good condition, if applicable.
• Responsible for ensuring personal and Company compliance with all Federal, State, local and Company regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Required EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
  • Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in continuous improvement, manufacturing engineering, operations improvement, and/or regulated environments.
  • Leverage Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from reputable certificate provider.
  • Experience with visual management, value stream mapping, standard work, and kaizen events.
  • Strong IT and data analytics capability with advanced Power BI skills; proven track record turning complex data into clear dashboards and actionable insights that drive continuous improvement and business excellence.
  • Strong project management experience, including project charters, schedules, budgeting and stakeholder management.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel advanced, PowerPoint, Word, Visio or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated experience in data-driven problem solving and statistical analysis.
  • Excellent communication, facilitation and change management skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Preferred SKILLS:
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred (or equivalent demonstrated experience).
  • Practical experience with Lean and Six Sigma: 5S/6S, Poke Yoke, 8 Types of Waste, Process Mapping, Value Stream Mapping and Control Charts.
  • Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES), ERP integration or process automation.
  • Experience in effective stakeholder managememt.
  • Previous experience in the specific industry (medical devices, consumer goods, automotive, aerospace, etc.).
  • Experience with regulatory environments (e.g., ISO, FDA) where applicable.

Performance Measures / KPIs

• Delivered cost savings / productivity improvements ($ or %).
• Reduction in cycle time, lead time or WIP.
• Improvements in quality metrics (PPM, first pass yield).
• OEE improvement targets achieved.
• Successful on-time delivery of projects and sustainment of implemented changes.
• Capability uplift across teams (number of trained belts, kaizen events executed).

Working Conditions

• Primarily on-site in a manufacturing/plant environment with occasional office work.
• May require intermittent local travel between facilities and occasional extended hours to support project rollouts.

Why Join Us

• Be a hands-on leader driving measurable impact across operations.
• Opportunity to build and scale continuous improvement capability and influence long-term operational excellence.