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Continuous Improvement Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Denison, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
23 August 2026 (7 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Department: Operations
Reports To: General Manager
Reports To: General Manager
Position Summary
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for supporting operational excellence initiatives across our aluminum sand casting foundry. This entry-level role will work closely with production quality maintenance and leadership teams to identify opportunities to improve safety quality productivity and cost performance.
This position is ideal for a hands-on analytical problem solver who is eager to learn manufacturing processes Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies while making a measurable impact on plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the foundry.
- Analyze production quality and downtime data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to reduce scrap rework and process variation.
- Assist with Kaizen events 5S activities standard work development and process improvement projects.
- Track and report key performance indicators including safety quality productivity downtime and on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with production maintenance quality and engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements.
- Develop process documentation work instructions and visual management tools.
- Participate in shop floor observations and process audits to identify waste and inefficiencies.
- Support employee engagement initiatives that encourage continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Maintain compliance with all safety environmental and company policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Engineering Technology Operations Management or a related field.
- 2-5 years of engineering manufacturing internship or co-op experience.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts such as 5S Kaizen Standard Work or Value Stream Mapping.
- Experience using Power BI Minitab or similar analytical tools.
- Knowledge of foundry casting metal manufacturing or industrial production processes.
Core Competencies
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Root Cause Problem Solving
- Initiative and Accountability
- Collaboration and Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Learning Agility
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Denison Industries to produce the finest quality precision machined aluminum castings in our business. Call us today at 903-786-6500 for a quote.
