CI Engineer

Continuous Improvement Process Engineer at Johnson Electric!

Location:

Vandalia, OH (onsite)

Vacancy Type:
Existing position

• Innovative Environment:
  Work on cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through training programs and workshops.
• Collaborative Culture: A supportive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and knowledge sharing are encouraged.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Attractive salary packages and comprehensive benefits that reward your hard work and dedication.
• Global Presence:
  Be part of a global company with diverse teams and the opportunity to work on international projects.

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Perform time studies, labor analysis, and line balancing to optimize production efficiency.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements that reduce scrap, improve throughput, and increase capacity.
• Design and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead cost savings initiatives from concept through implementation, including project planning, execution, and validation.
• Maintain and report cost savings metrics, project status, and continuous improvement performance to leadership.
• Support capital equipment justification by developing cost-benefit analyses and return-on-investment (ROI) calculations.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to improve manufacturability and reduce production costs.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 6S, standardized work, visual management, continuous flow improvements and KPI Metrics (OEE, Scrap, Downtime, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements while minimizing disruption to production.
• Support production with troubleshooting of manufacturing process issues and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop manufacturing layouts and material flow improvements to maximize operational efficiency.

• Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience with process improvement, line balancing, time studies, and workflow optimization.
• Experience in developing, training, implementing OEE.
• Experience designing manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and assembly aids.
• Experience managing multiple continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience performing manufacturing data analysis using Microsoft Excel or similar software.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Self-starter with leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certifications.
• Experience with value stream mapping, takt time analysis, and capacity planning.
• Experience supporting automated or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ERP/MES systems and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Experience leading Kaizen events and cross-functional improvement teams.

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