Continuous Improvement Engineer; On Site Position

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Tualatin OR

Salary range: $85K to $95K annually

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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

This is an On-Site Position based at our Shop Shields Manufacturing in Tualatin, Oregon. This is not a Remote Work Opportunity.

Are you an engineer who enjoys being on the shop floor more than sitting behind a desk? Do you get excited about finding a better, faster, smarter way to do things?

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team in Tualatin, Oregon and help drive meaningful improvements across our CNC machining operations.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work directly with manufacturing teams to identify opportunities, solve problems, improve processes, reduce waste, and deliver measurable results. You'll lead Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives from identifying the opportunity through implementation and long-term sustainment.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who is action-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and passionate about manufacturing excellence.

• Lead Continuous Improvement projects that improve productivity, quality, cost, safety, and delivery performance
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• Partner closely with machinists, supervisors, engineers, and leadership to identify and prioritize high-impact improvement opportunities.
• Analyze manufacturing data, including efficiency, scrap, rework, downtime, and delivery performance
  , to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead projects that achieve measurable year-over-year Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) improvements.
• Facilitate Kaizen events
  , from opportunity identification and project chartering through implementation, follow-up, and sustainable results.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles and tools such as 5S, SMED, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, Mistake-Proofing, and TPM
  .
• Drive improvement ideas through our Precinmac Way huddle boards and TPW system
  , ensuring ideas move from identification to action.
• Develop and maintain standardized work and process documentation across the organization.
• Lead efforts to strengthen daily management and tiered visual performance boards
  , helping teams identify issues and take action quickly.
• Provide Lean and Continuous Improvement training to employees and project teams.
• Coach and develop employees in problem-solving and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Manage project timelines, objectives, documentation, savings calculations, approvals, and sustainability tracking.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure improvements are practical, effective, and sustained over time.
• Help build a culture where continuous improvement is part of how we work every day.

• At least 3 years of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Improvement experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing processes, preferably CNC machining
  , including multi-axis milling and turning.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading improvement projects or Kaizen events.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn data into actionable improvements.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at…