Continuous Improvement Engineer

Description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving a culture of continuous improvement across the organization by identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and operational efficiency. This position leads process improvement initiatives, utilizes data and technology to identify and solve problems, establishes sustainable processes, and manages the company's continuous improvement system.

The Continuous Improvement Engineer partners with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other functional teams to implement improvements that deliver measurable and sustainable business results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, productivity, quality, cost, and operational performance.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies as appropriate.
• Analyze current-state processes and develop improved future-state processes.
• Establish measurable objectives and track project results to demonstrate financial and operational impact.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement teams and problem-solving activities.

• Collect, compile, organize, and analyze operational and business data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop meaningful reports, dashboards, and visual management tools to support decision-making.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for leadership and operational teams.
• Establish appropriate performance measures and monitoring systems for improvement initiatives.
• Use data to validate the effectiveness and sustainability of implemented improvements.
• Technology & Software Implementation
• Identify software, technology, and digital tools that can improve operational processes, data collection, reporting, communication, and business performance.
• Evaluate potential solutions based on business needs, functionality, cost, scalability, and ease of use.
• Lead or coordinate implementation of approved software and technology solutions.
• Work with internal stakeholders and software providers to configure, implement, test, and launch new systems.
• Develop procedures and training to ensure successful adoption of new technology.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve the accuracy and accessibility of information.

• Develop standardized processes, work instructions, visual standards, and documentation to ensure improvements are sustained.
• Establish process ownership and accountability following implementation.
• Conduct follow-up audits and performance reviews to verify that improvements remain effective.
• Identify process deviations and work with responsible departments to correct and prevent recurrence.
• Support the development and deployment of standard processes across multiple facilities.
• Maintain an organized system for documenting and accessing continuous improvement standards and processes.

• Lead implementation and sustainment of 5S methodology throughout the organization.
• Conduct 5S assessments and identify opportunities to improve workplace organization, visual management, safety, and efficiency.
• Develop 5S standards, audit processes, and accountability systems.
• Train employees and leaders on 5S principles and expectations.
• Partner with department leaders to sustain improvements and prevent backsliding.

• Develop and conduct training related to Lean, continuous improvement, problem-solving, 5S,…