Continuous Improvement Engineer

Building People that Build the World.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

This opportunity is for our Electric Heat business. Electric Heat is a trusted leader in electric heating and ventilation solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Backed by the strength of ASPEQ Heating Group and Marley Engineered Products, we offer a wide range of standard and customized products through leading brands like QMark, Indeeco, Berko, and Brasch.

Our portfolio includes baseboard, wall, unit, and infrared heaters, along with ceiling fans and air circulators - designed to deliver comfort, reliability, and performance. We are committed to high-quality, energy-efficient solutions that improve environments where people live and work.

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Continuous Improvement ( CI ) Engineer, you will be responsible for championing the continuous improvement system to include assisting with cost and manufacturing process improvements; targeted deployment of lean tools; and an emphasis on system design, waste control, controllable costs, inventory, and productivity objectives at the Bennettsville Facility.

As the CI Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, product engineering and customer support, to identify and resolve technical issues, and support enhancements.

• Process Optimization and Operations
  • Implement CI principles and methodologies to streamline processes and reduce waste
  • Identify and deliver projects to drive CI in the business (Just Do Its, Kaizen, and Projects)
  • Continuously refine knowledge of lean manufacturing and deploy in all facets of the facility for improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
• Lead Kaizen Events:
  Pre-Work, Launch, Execute, and Follow Up Actions
• Utilize Value Stream Mapping processes throughout the organization
• Participate in the design and development of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems. Design and implement machine/assembly cells and factory layout.
• Keep safety and quality as primary concerns during planning and implementation phases of improvement activities
• Identify potential risks associated with process changes and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with the site EHS (Environmental, Health, & Safety) leader to align continuous improvement initiatives with EHS requirements, including ergonomics, hazard reduction, and workplace safety standards.
• Technical Support and Data Analysis
  • Lead and support CI Program to align to SPX Business System in a manner which delivers to the annual plan.
  • Collect and analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and performance metrics and utilize data to guide decision making
  • Help develop and implement key performance metrics to monitor and measure the success of improvement projects
  • Analyze reports and data to determine and recommend changes in methods, tooling, and/or equipment.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes, making adjustments as necessary.
  • Develops and maintains a sound general product knowledge and more specific product knowledge relating to application and manufacturing processes, becoming an  "expert " in product manufacturing.
• Projects and Continuous Improvement
  • Coordinate and manage projects related to process improvement, from initial planning stages to successful completion.
  • Participate in Centers of Excellence to Share Best Practices and Continuously Improve the SPX Business System (CI Program)
  • Collaborate with leadership to understand production goals, providing technical guidance and statistical data to assist with decision making
  • Working in cross functional teams (production, quality, maintenance), ensure seamless integration of process improvements.
  • Teach, demonstrate, and coordinate Lean activities and implementation such as Kaizen, SMED, Kanban, Material Conveyance, Production flow, Value Stream Mapping, Takt time analysis, Problem-Solving, Standardized work, 5S, Visual Management, Error-Proofing, 5S, TPM, Scheduling, etc.
  • Coach, motivate, and lead the teams to institute methods for sustaining the gains of each activity
  • Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

• Experience in leading CI events and initiatives