Continuous Improvement Engineer - Manufacturing Job Hares Corner Delaware USA,Manufacturing / Production

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Continuous Improvement Engineer – Manufacturing

DEPARTMENT:
Manufacturing REPORTS TO (Title):
Director of Operations

Staging Dimensions is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to identify, develop, and implement process improvements that increase manufacturing efficiency, productivity, quality, and profitability. This position will focus on the manufacturing of stage decks, staging equipment, and custom-fabricated products. The Continuous Improvement Engineer will work closely with the Director of Operations, Shop Manager, and manufacturing personnel to evaluate existing processes, reduce waste, improve workflow, and establish consistent manufacturing practices.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, analytical, and capable of developing practical solutions to improve production performance in a fast-paced, custom manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify, evaluate, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.
Analyze existing manufacturing processes for stage decks, staging components, and custom-built products to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
Work closely with the Director of Operations and Shop Manager to develop and implement strategies to improve production efficiency, labor utilization, and profitability.
Evaluate manufacturing workflows, production layouts, material handling, and equipment utilization to improve shop operations.
Implement Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, standard work, visual management, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.
Review production processes to identify opportunities to reduce labor hours, setup times, material waste, scrap, and rework.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process documentation to ensure consistency throughout manufacturing operations.
Analyze production data, labor reports, job costing, and operational metrics to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure productivity, production throughput, quality, labor efficiency, and on-time completion of jobs.
Work with manufacturing personnel to improve cutting, fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing, and packaging processes, as applicable to the products being manufactured.
Identify opportunities to improve the manufacturing of custom jobs by standardizing repeatable processes, improving job setup, and reducing unnecessary production delays.
Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, inventory control, and production personnel to improve material availability, inventory utilization, and production scheduling.
Conduct root cause analysis of manufacturing issues, quality defects, production delays, and recurring operational problems.
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to eliminate recurring issues and improve product quality.
Evaluate existing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods to identify opportunities for improved productivity, safety, and quality.
Assist with the evaluation and implementation of new manufacturing equipment, automation, and technology to improve production capabilities.
Work with the Shop Manager to identify employee training needs related to new processes, procedures, equipment, and manufacturing standards.
Monitor the effectiveness of implemented improvements and report results, cost savings, and productivity gains to management.
Identify opportunities to improve workplace organization, ergonomics, material flow, and compliance with applicable safety requirements.
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