Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Summary

The CI-Value Stream Engineer is responsible for optimizing the complete value stream for Transmission Kitting / Packaging operations by aligning cross-functional teams, improving flow, eliminating waste, and supporting customer requirements through data-driven engineering, CI Methodologies and operational excellence.

Support CI Director, Managers, Supervisors, and Engineers in the implementation of Lean methods and Value Stream Management

• Conduct process / value stream mapping and lead improvement initiatives.
• Identify waste, bottlenecks, and flow constraints.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard work.

• Work closely with TI Sales, Customer Service, Product Management, and Engineering to define customer and product requirements.
• Partner with IT on system enhancements, data integrity, and workflow automation.
• Collaborate with Finance to quantify cost impacts and validate improvements.

• Review and correct BOMs, routings, and engineering documentation.
• Provide DFM recommendations and support new product/process launches (Packaging / Kitting - Focus).
• Troubleshoot packaging issues, equipment, and flow issues.
• Lead cross-functional projects using Lean tools.
• Manage, risks, action plans, and deliverables.

• Pull and analyze ERP/MRP data for decision support.
• Support the development of KPIs, dashboards, and root cause analytics.

• Effective Communication & Influence
• Drive alignment, accountability, and adoption of improvements.
• Leadership without authority

• Primary:
  On-site at MPS York, SC Plant Location with up to 20% travel to other locations

• Engineering degree (ME, IE, EE, or related).
• 3–7+ years CI or engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean / Six Sigma & CI experience with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Effective communicator with the ability to positively influence and clearly explain concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with packaging solutions is a plus
• Experience in using solid modeling software such as Solid Works and / or Driveworks is a plus

Oral and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. Mac Lean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment.

Mac Lean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.