Continuous Improvement Engineer

Massillon, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 80 - 95

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job status: Full-time employee Exempt Salary

Department: Operations

Reports to: Quality Manager / General Manager

Salary range: $80-$95k/year

Summary / Objective

The Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for improving manufacturing systems processes and performance through data analysis and structured continuous improvement. This position works directly on the production floor to identify problems analyze root causes and implement sustainable improvements related to parts processes material flow and operational systems.

This role is not a desk-only position. Success requires regular presence on the shop floor strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn data into actionable improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on safety quality delivery cost and productivity.
Apply structured problem-solving methods (RCA 5-Why Fishbone PDCA DMAIC) to recurring operational issues.
Drive corrective and preventive actions through implementation and verification.

Manufacturing Systems & Process Improvement

Analyze manufacturing processes material flow and work standards to identify waste variation and inefficiencies.
Support improvements to plant safety 6S scheduling inventory control part flow and work sequencing.
Develop and improve standard work visual management and process documentation.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Collect analyze and interpret operational data (production quality scrap downtime inventory etc.).
Identify trends risks and opportunities using data rather than assumptions.
Develop simple effective metrics dashboards and reporting tools to support decision-making.
Ensure improvement sustainability utilizing layered process audits and development of sustainability metrics.

Parts & Process Support

Support part-related and process-related issues including flow constraints quality concerns and change implementation.
Collaborate with Quality Engineering Supply Chain and Production to resolve issues impacting performance.
Assist with new process implementation changes and validation as needed.

Floor Engagement & Collaboration

Work directly with operators supervisors and managers to identify issues and implement improvements.
Facilitate improvement events kaizen activities and cross-functional problem-solving sessions.
Coach teams on CI tools data usage and disciplined execution.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Operations or related field OR equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
3 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong data analysis skills (Excel required; ERP/MRP experience preferred).
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting continuous improvement projects.
Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or Operational Excellence tools.
Familiarity with ERP systems production reporting and scheduling systems.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes material flow and shop floor operations.
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) a plus not required.
Solid understanding of Return on Investment (ROI) and Cost of Poor-Quality identification (CPQ)
Ensure improvement sustainability utilizing layered process audits and development of sustainability metrics.

Key Skills & Attributes

Highly committed self-motivated and proactive.
Hands-on action-oriented problem solver
Comfortable working on the shop floor daily
Data-driven decision maker
Strong communication across all levels of the organization
Able to drive projects to completion not just analysis
Organized disciplined and improvement-focused
Ensure improvement sustainability utilizing layered process audits and development of sustainability metrics.

A pre-employment drug test and criminal background check are required

EEO/ Drug Free Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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Job Title: Manufacturing Continuous Improvement EngineerJob status: Full-time employee Exempt SalaryDepartment: OperationsReports to: Quality Manager / General ManagerSalary range: $80-$95k/yearSummary / ObjectiveThe Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Engineer is a hands-on role responsib...