Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location:

Clay, NY. Salary range: $105,000–$160,200 annually. Relocation authorized nationally for families. Telework type:
Full-Time Office/Project. Requisition .

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building, and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. The M&T unit serves customers in the semiconductor, data center, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets, delivering projects worldwide.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer (CIE) will report to the Continuous Improvement Lead (CIL) and lead continuous‑improvement initiatives on this project. The CIE will develop and deliver a customized continuous‑improvement program, including risk‑based strategy, metrics, dashboards, training, analysis tools, and project performance reporting. The role requires applying Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and causal‑analysis techniques to institutionalize improvements that increase efficiency, productivity, and quality.

• Support the CIL in developing and implementing a continuous‑improvement program and risk‑based strategy.
• Manage and supervise a CI team in performing continuous‑improvement tasks.
• Scope, plan, and select appropriate CI tools.
• Analyze data from processes and metrics across projects and functions.
• Develop performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• Monitor metrics and drive CI activities; develop and apply quality incident OOM criteria and facilitate causal analysis.
• Lead causal‑analysis activities and root‑cause investigations.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of standardized performance indicators for the project.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) with 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Certified Causal Analysis Lead.

• Experience continuously improving engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and operations work processes.
• Experience supervising direct reports and achieving measurable continuous‑improvement results through influence and soft skills.
• Training in Kaizen and/or Lean methodologies.
• Training in team facilitation techniques.
• Training in causal‑analysis techniques.
• Structured approach to process analysis and problem solving.
• Experience establishing, monitoring, and analyzing data and reporting results to management.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with PC, Microsoft Office, database administration, Visio (or equivalent), and Minitab.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; optional disability and supplemental insurance; generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period); nine paid holidays; paid parental leave; discretionary bonuses; and a well‑designed 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing components.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e‑mail their request to