Continuous Improvement Engineer
Core
Lead and co-lead kaizen events, standard work design, and data-driven process improvements on production lines to enhance efficiency and quality.
Role type
Continuous Improvement Engineer (Lean Manufacturing)
Builds
Standard work documentation, visual controls, and sustainable process improvements for manufacturing lines.
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Kaizen event facilitation, value stream mapping, takt time calculation, line balancing, 5S, SMED, error-proofing, root cause analysis, time studies, standard work documentation, PDCA, A3 problem solving, bottleneck analysis, Microsoft Excel, data visualization
Preferred skills
Experience with pull systems, Daily Management setup, coaching operators on lean principles, multi-line improvement initiatives
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Pareto charts, time study tools
Responsibilities
Lead and co-lead kaizen events on assigned production lines; Conduct time studies and bottleneck analysis to identify improvement opportunities; Develop and implement standard work including work sequences and visual controls; Coach operators and supervisors on lean principles and problem-solving methods; Audit standard work compliance and Daily Management discipline; Present data-driven findings and recommendations to leadership.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC