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Principal CI Engineer
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Warren, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01083, USA
Listed on 2026-06-21
Listing for:
Circor International
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-21
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Engineer, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and execute Continuous Improvement initiatives, in support of Integrated Program Teams, to drive synergy and operational alignment.
* Develop and implement standard processes, including core / non-core activities, with robust SOPs and control plans.
* Champion lean tools and techniques (5S, SIPOC, PFMEA, MSA, SMED, TPM, Kanban, Line Balancing, VRK) to optimize manufacturing performance.
* Establish and govern standard work for manufacturing, materials flow, and shop execution.
* Drive initiatives to reduce cycle times, improve efficiency, and enhance labor/machine capacity planning.
* Support materials and inventory management transformation through PFEP, RACI, and reverse scheduling (line-back logistics).
* Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Engineering to ensure alignment with CI goals.
* Utilize data-driven decision making, statistical tools, and six sigma principles to drive measurable improvements.
* Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring teams and embedding lean thinking across the organization.
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
* 8+ years of experience in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Lean/CI, or Materials/Planning roles.
* Proven success leading CI initiatives.
* Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools.
* Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
* Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and manage cross-functional projects.
* Must be a US citizen.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.
* Experience with SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning).
* Advanced knowledge of constraint management, SWIP, and strategic buffering.
* Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (IFS preferred) and manufacturing execution systems.
* Demonstrated experience in capacity planning, inventory control, and material flow design.
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