Continuous Improvement Engineer
On-siteVon Ormy, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead Kaizen events across fabrication, welding, machining, painting, assembly, and test operations to drive Lean manufacturing and process optimization. Deploy tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM, and visual management while establishing Daily Management Systems and tier meetings. Partner with NPI Engineering for First Article Inspection, conduct time studies and line balancing, and lead root-cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone, and DMAIC methodologies. Create routings, validate BOMs, define tooling, and develop work instructions for new products while collaborating with Process Engineering to enhance stability and repeatability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Process Engineering (or equivalent)
- 5+ years' experience in Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing, including Kaizen leadership within a manufacturing environment
- experience in Metal-mechanical or enclosure manufacturing
- Proven ability to support New Product Introduction (NPI) launches (strongly preferred)
- Lean certification (Lean Practitioner, Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent) preferred
- Proficiency with process engineering tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), 8D problem-solving, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, Oracle) and PLM tools
- Skilled in time studies, takt time calculations, and line balancing
- Hands-on, Gemba-driven problem solver with a strong shop-floor presence
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout production facilities
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds as needed
- Frequent exposure to outdoor elements
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) / Advanced Manufacturing Engineering activities
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar
- Proven ability to drive change and lead cross-functional teams effectively
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to safety
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