Continuous Improvement Engineer; On Site Position

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Tualatin, Oregon, United States

Employment Type: Full time

Salary Range: $85,000 to $95,000 annually

Precinmac is a leading diversified manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies. The Precinmac brand represents nine independently owned companies in the United States and Canada. We focus on continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and the highest possible quality and consistency.

Position Details: This is an on-site position based at our Shop Shields Manufacturing in Tualatin, Oregon. This is not a remote work opportunity.

• A highly competitive total compensation package
• Medical (3 medical plans to choose from)
• Vision
• Life (Free Provided, options for supplemental on top)
• Disability Insurance (STD and LTD provided by the company for free)
• 401(k) with company match
• A generous paid time off schedule
• Discretionary quarterly bonus program

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will take a lead role in Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and activities. The position will rely largely on manufacturing and process improvement skill sets to complete projects that achieve year-over-year Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) reduction. A highly engaged and active participant, the CI Engineer offers direct support to TPW, Kaizen, and other improvement activities and project teams.

The CI Engineer will assist with project identification, prioritization, and execution. The ideal candidate will possess a need for action and the ability to drive significant and sustainable results.

• Applies project management skill set to manage all projects under their scope (Plant / Department or Area) while ensuring timeline and targets (which includes savings or additional impact calculations and approvals, project documentation and 12 months tracking for sustainability) are met.
• Analyzes efficiency, scrap, rework, and delivery data to identify and propose high impact VCP improvement projects.
• Drives completion of ideas and requests through the Precinmac Way huddle boards and TPW system.
• Facilitates Kaizen events from initial opportunity identification and chartering to closure of all Kaizen action items with measurable and sustainable improvement results.
• Provides training on CI-related topics to improvement and project team members as necessary to achieve goals.
• Coaches and develops team members’ continuous improvement skill sets, helping to build out a team of individuals capable of facilitating Kaizen events.
• Leads the sustaining and improvement efforts of the standardized, tiered visual performance (metric) team huddle boards and structures to ensure driving action and daily problem solving.
• Assists in the training and execution of the daily huddle boards.
• Actively drives standardization and process documentation across the entire organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, business or another applicable degree and experience combination – Preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of improvement experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a manufacturing or process improvement role.
• Experience with and trained in Lean methodologies, including 5S, SMED, VSM, Visual Management / Visual Factory, Standard Work, Mistake-Proofing, and TPM.
• Green Belt level certification in Lean or Lean Six Sigma from a reputable training provider.
• Hands‑on experience with machining processes, preferably with multi‑axis milling and turning.
• Experience using ERP and MES software, preferably Infor
  10 ERP (Syteline) and Shop Vue.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with strong MS Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within ITAR, i.e., a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Precinmac provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

We are bound by Trust; we express our Gratitude, we lead with Action, we are poised for Growth, and we are driven by Excellence.