Continuous Improvement Engineer

Position Overview

Continuous Improvement Engineer – responsible for using Lean Six Sigma principles to drive improvement initiatives and operational excellence across manufacturing processes, project management, and operations.

• Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities to reduce waste, lower costs, and improve efficiency.
• Lead end‑to‑end continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, from scoping through sustaining by developing and driving structured implementation plans, including timelines, governance, and performance tracking.
• Coach and train teams on CBS tools to build capability and sustain results.
• Work to continuously improve transactional and production processes by collaborating with multiple functions.
• Define project scope, objectives, success metrics, deliverables, and constraints.
• Evaluate and select solutions based on impact, feasibility, and resource requirements.
• Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to drive alignment and ensure effective change adoption.
• Identify and mitigate risks, obstacles, and technical challenges.
• Track outcomes and optimize solutions to ensure sustained business impact.
• Work with stakeholders to develop clear project charters defining scope and goals.
• Facilitate events such as Structured Problem Solving, Value Stream Mapping, and Project Kaizens.
• Accurately analyze options including impact and feasibility.
• Identify obstacles and ways to overcome them through continuous improvement.
• Hold teams accountable to regularly monitor solution implementation, ensuring achievement of expected benefits.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial/Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience.
• Quality improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma.
• Experience leading Kaizens, Root Cause Analysis, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Continuous Improvement Management certification.
• Ability to weigh and manage priorities, well organized and capable of multitasking.
• Strong work habits focusing on safety, quality and productivity.
• Proficiency in commonly used and specialized software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Suite, including advanced skills with Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work in fast paced, changing environments.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Fully onsite; not eligible for hybrid or remote work. Will travel up to 10% of the time.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans include medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k), and additional benefits. Employees enjoy flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer sponsorship.

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Copeland is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment.