Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

Contract manufacturer on Long Island seeking to hire a highly motivated career oriented passionate individual to bring a level of excellence in the area of Continuous Improvement.

Job Summary:

Continuous Improvement Engineers (CIE) provide support in areas of Continuous Improvement and facilitate individuals and teams by implementing change and improvements to processes throughout the organization.

The CIE is responsible for training of other personnel on continuous improvement tools and assures the highest quality and least costly manufacturing processes are put in place when improvements are made.

Improvement activities include but not limited to participation in, and leading of cross functional teams through, the execution of continuous improvement projects on processes and methods while focusing on customer satisfaction, quality, safety, and productivity using lean six sigma methodology and tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as a change agent in the organization by driving change and implementing continuous improvement processes, while utilizing and improving existing methodologies
• Promote lean manufacturing practices by educating the organization in the use of lean principles
• Utilize lean manufacturing tools (i.e. value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, Gemba walks, root cause problem solving) to identify and develop solutions that drive operational improvement
• Actively participate in, and lead, cross functional teams through the execution of continuous improvement projects, of processes and methods, focused on customer satisfaction, quality, safety, and productivity using the Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools
• Create and update work procedures, forms, and process flows based on projects
• Track, monitor and report regularly on status of projects
• Provide analytics to support the need for a change and the return on investment
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Necessary Education, Skills, and Competencies (including licensing and certifications):

• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) in a related engineering discipline from an accredited, four-year college or university; one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer literacy with a working knowledge Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and SAP experience preferred.
• Green belt certification

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• EAP Program
• Life Insurance
• Employee referral
• Paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.