Continuous Improvement Engineer

Drive measurable improvements in on-time delivery (OTD), production stability, and assembly efficiency through root-cause analysis, cross-functional problem solving, and sustainable process improvements across fabrication, assembly, and engineering.

• Lead initiatives to improve OTD performance and achieve company targets.
• Analyze OTD misses and identify root causes including material shortages, engineering changes, quality issues, rework, and scheduling conflicts.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools for OTD, production performance, and improvement initiatives.
• Engage daily with production lines to identify constraints, disruptions, shortages, and assembly inefficiencies.
• Standardize communication with supervisors and escalate systemic issues with data-driven recommendations.
• Conduct time studies on high-labor assemblies and bottleneck operations to improve labor efficiency and line balance.
• Develop and implement standard work practices and support Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements.
• Align fabrication output with assembly priorities and proactively identify shortages before they impact production.
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma problem-solving activities using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.
• Coordinate corrective actions across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
• Support daily production reviews and weekly OTD performance meetings.
• Maintain issue trackers, action logs, and continuous improvement documentation.
• Translate operational data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Engineering degree required; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred

• 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, 3D modeling software, and manufacturing systems

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), time studies, standard work, and root-cause analysis

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with both shop-floor personnel and leadership teams

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

• Ability to stand and walk frequently.

• Ability to talk and hear

• Clear vision at close and mid distances

• Color vision (able to distinguish colors)

• Manual dexterity to operate general office equipment, such as phone, computer, printer, scanner, copy machine and fax.

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel

• Ability to reach with hands and arms

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.