Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer – Southern Kentucky

Salary
: $90,000 - $105,000 per year

Hosted by:
Ben Koester

The client is a well‑established automotive manufacturer supplying critical rubber and plastic components to major OEMs worldwide. The company focuses on operational excellence, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Highly visible role with direct impact on plant performance.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative environment working closely with multiple departments.
• Stable automotive manufacturer with strong commitment to operational excellence.
• Significant opportunity to influence manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

• 2+ years of experience within automotive manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
• Experience with Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys), APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, IATF 16949.

• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to analyze processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Apply lean and Six Sigma tools to drive performance gains.
• Develop metrics and track performance improvements.

• 2+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading Lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of Six Sigma, lean tools, and industry standards.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

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