Continuous Improvement Engineer
$85,000–$100,000 year
On-siteAthol, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Lead cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency across manufacturing operations. Implement Lean manufacturing principles, standardize processes, and drive sustainable operational excellence through data-driven problem solving. Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and waste reduction initiatives while developing standardized work and visual management systems. Support process optimization, layout improvements, and workflow efficiency through hands-on coaching and employee engagement. Monitor key performance indicators and track project results to ensure sustained improvements. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to implement improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Toyota Production System, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standardized Work, Root Cause Analysis
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- Ability to travel frequently between manufacturing departments, warehouses, and office areas multiple times throughout the day
- Ability to frequently climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and access elevated work areas when evaluating equipment and production processes
- Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment up to 40 pounds
- Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive hand movements
- Ability to frequently sit for extended periods while performing engineering analysis, preparing reports, and working with computer-based systems
- Ability to constantly work in a shop environment that may include noise, machine operation, metal chips, oils, and varying temperatures
- Ability to frequently work safely around moving machinery, automated equipment, forklifts, and material handling systems
- Ability to occasionally inspect equipment and processes in confined or restricted-access areas as required
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred
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