Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Continuous Improvement Engineer (CI Engineer) is responsible for driving measurable and sustainable improvements in safety quality delivery cost and productivity across the EMTEK manufacturing operation. This role serves as a key enabler of EMTEKs Lean transformation supporting the Lean Focus launch modelline development and ongoing Continuous Improvement (CI) roadmap.

The CI Engineer works directly with operations leadership production teams and crossfunctional partners to identify waste improve process flow standardize work and embed Lean behaviors into daily operations. This is an individual contributor role with strong shopfloor presence and high interaction with production teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lean Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Support EMTEKs Lean Focus launch and ongoing Lean Business System implementation.
• Participate in and support the development of model lines including currentstate assessment futurestate design and implementation planning.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events rapid improvement workshops and structured problemsolving activities aligned with site priorities.
• Apply Lean tools and methodologies including Value Stream Mapping 5S Standard Work Visual Management A3 problem solving root cause analysis and waste elimination.

ShopFloor Engagement & Execution

• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor to observe processes validate data and understand realtime operational challenges.
• Partner with supervisors leads and associates to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Support daily management routines including tiered huddles KPI boards action tracking and followup.

Performance Improvement & Metrics

• Analyze operational data to quantify improvement opportunities and validate results.
• Track and report improvement outcomes related to safety quality delivery labor efficiency and cost.
• Ensure improvements are documented standardized and sustained through effective standard work and visual controls.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Production Engineering Quality Maintenance Supply Chain and EH&S on improvement initiatives.
• Support layout changes process optimization material flow improvements and new process introductions.
• Assist with training and rollout of new standards processes and Lean tools.

Change Management & Capability Building

• Act as a change agent by coaching teams on Lean thinking and structured problem solving.
• Support development of internal CI capability through training mentoring and handson engagement.
• Reinforce a culture of accountability continuous learning and operational excellence.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Management Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• 35 years of experience in a manufacturing operations or continuous improvement role.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and CI methodologies.
• Strong analytical problemsolving and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced highmix manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean certification (Lean Practitioner Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent).
• Experience supporting or leading Lean transformations or modelline deployments.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events or crossfunctional improvement workshops.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Bi-lingual (English Spanish)

Additional Information :

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $90000 USD - $143000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time