Continuous Improvement Engineer Job Olathe area,Kansas USA,Engineering

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Continuous Improvement ("CI") Engineer, you will be responsible for championing the continuous improvement system to include assisting with cost and manufacturing process improvements; targeted deployment of lean tools; and an emphasis on system design, waste control, controllable costs, inventory, and productivity objectives at the Olathe, KS facility.

As the CI Engineer, you will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, product engineering and customer support, to identify and resolve technical issues, and support enhancements.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

Process Optimization and Operations

Implement CI principles and methodologies to streamline processes and reduce waste
Identify and deliver projects to drive CI in the business (Just Do Its, Kaizen, and Projects)
Continuously refine knowledge of lean manufacturing and deploy in all facets of the facility for improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction

- Lead Kaizen Events:
  Pre‑Work, Launch, Execute, and Follow Up Actions
- Utilize Value Stream Mapping processes throughout the organization
- Participate in the design and development of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems. Design and implement machine/assembly cells and factory layout.

Keep safety and quality as primary concerns during planning and implementation phases of improvement activities
Identify potential risks associated with process changes and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Technical Support and Data Analysis

Lead and support CI Program to align to SPX Business System in a manner which delivers to the annual plan.
Collect and analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and performance metrics and utilize data to guide decision making
Help develop and implement key performance metrics to monitor and measure the success of improvement projects
Analyze reports and data to determine and recommend changes in methods, tooling, and/or equipment.

- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented changes, making adjustments as necessary.
- Develops and maintains a sound general product knowledge and more specific product knowledge relating to application and manufacturing processes, becoming an "expert" in product manufacturing.

Projects and Continuous Improvement

Coordinate and manage projects related to process improvement, from initial planning stages to successful completion.
Participate in Centers of Excellence to Share Best Practices and Continuously Improve the SPX Business System (CI Program)
Collaborate with leadership to understand production goals, providing technical guidance and statistical data to assist with decision making
Working in cross functional teams (production, quality, maintenance), ensure seamless integration of process improvements.
Teach, demonstrate, and coordinate Lean activities and implementation such as Kaizen, SMED, Kanban, Material Conveyance, Production flow, Value Stream Mapping, Takt time analysis, Problem‑Solving, Standardized work, 5S, Visual Management, Error‑Proofing, 5S, TPM, Scheduling, etc.
Coach, motivate, and lead the teams to institute methods for sustaining the gains of each activity
Participate in other projects as assigned that relate to the overall goals of the department and organization

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

Experience in leading CI events and initiatives

Preferred Experience , Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

2+ years Lean Experience
Lean Certification or documented Lean Training in conjunction with the Lean Experience
Experienced in lean transformation. Change Management must be part of the total experience.
Proven knowledge of process improvement methodologies, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
Experience in multiple functional groups (leadership level preferred)
Experience leading Managing for Daily…