Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer leads initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity across manufacturing operations. This role partners with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, implement Lean manufacturing principles, standardize processes, and drive sustainable operational excellence. The position supports a culture of continuous improvement through data-driven problem solving, employee engagement, and hands-on coaching.

• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

• 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.

• Ability to travel frequently between manufacturing departments, warehouses, and office areas multiple times throughout the day.
• Ability to frequently climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and access elevated work areas when evaluating equipment and production processes.
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to frequently sit for extended periods while performing engineering analysis, preparing reports, and working with computer-based systems.
• Ability to constantly work in a shop environment that may include noise, machine operation, metal chips, oils, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to frequently work safely around moving machinery, automated equipment, forklifts, and material handling systems.
• Ability to occasionally inspect equipment and processes in confined or restricted-access areas as required.

$85,000 - $100,000 annually