Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.

At IEM, we’re not just growing – we're thriving! Our rapid expansion means new opportunities are always on the horizon. If you’re someone who gets excited by making an impact through interesting challenges, you’ll feel right at home.

Continuous Improvement Manager

IEM is currently seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer for our Surrey, B.C. locations and will report to our Continuous Improvement manager. Join our transformation journey as a lean professional supporting kaizen activities, standard work documentation, and data-driven process improvement. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates with a passion for lean manufacturing and a desire to grow in a structured CI environment.

Please note:
This position requires 100% in-office presence in our Surrey offices and does not offer remote work.

• Schedule, plan, and facilitate kaizen events: line balancing, standard work, Daily Management setup, SMED, 5S, visual management, error-proofing
• Conduct value stream mapping and process analysis; develop data-driven improvement roadmaps
• Design standard work from the ground up: work sequences, takt time, operator training, visual controls
• Establish and audit Daily Management systems; coach leaders on sustainment
• Identify systemic barriers to improvement (design gaps, training deficits, leadership behavior) and address them

• Lead systematic problem-solving using PDCA, A3, and 8D methodologies; use data to find real root causes
• Analyze production data (cycle time, downtime, quality, labor) to set priorities and measure results
• Work cross-functionally (Ops, Process Engineering, Supply Chain) to implement solutions that stick
• Track sustainability metrics; conduct post-kaizen audits and investigate deterioration

• Mentor E2 engineers on CI methodologies, kaizen facilitation, and systematic thinking
• Coach operations leaders and supervisors on Daily Management discipline and lean problem-solving
• Document and standardize best practices; share learnings across teams
• Develop and deliver CI training to operations, manufacturing engineering, and leadership

• Own improvement roadmap execution; track schedule, budget, and impact metrics
• Establish and monitor KPIs: productivity, quality, lead time, cost savings, safety
• Present progress in operations reviews and elevate barriers.
• Manufacturing floor presence required; spend significant time observing, coaching, facilitating.

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, business, operations, or related field.
• 7–10+ years in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement
• Led 10+ kaizen events from concept to sustained implementation
• Proven success implementing and sustaining Daily Management systems
• Demonstrated ability to move production lines from batch toward flow

• Deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing: value stream mapping, takt time, line balancing, pull systems, standard work, visual management, 5S.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies: PDCA, A3 problem solving, 8D, root-cause analysis (5-why), SMED.
• Data-driven mindset: comfortable analyzing production metrics, cycle time studies, bottleneck analysis, process capability.
• Experience documenting processes and creating visual standards that operators can follow.

• Excellent facilitation and coaching skills; you make others better at problem-solving
• Ability to work cross-functionally (Ops, ME, Supply Chain, Quality) without friction
• Can navigate disagreement and push back when people want quick fixes instead of root causes
• Strong communication:…