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Continuous Improvement Engineer / OPEX

Greenwood, South Carolina, USA, 29649Full-time$71k–$105k2026-09-30 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement in manufacturing operations and plant facility maintenance through process optimization, layout improvements, and equipment specification.

Role type

Continuous Improvement Engineer (Manufacturing)

Builds

Improved manufacturing layouts, material handling procedures, and production processes

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering

Required skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing processes, Tooling design, Process mapping, Capacity analysis, Equipment specification, MES implementation, Standard work creation

Preferred skills

1+ year manufacturing experience, AutoCAD, SAP/ERP systems

Technologies

MES, AutoCAD, SAP, AS400, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes; Develop and implement improvements to manufacturing procedures; Train factory operators on equipment and procedures; Plan and oversee facility upgrades; Lead rapid improvement events; Determine optimal manufacturing methods for new products; Conduct line capacity analysis; Specify and maintain manufacturing equipment; Support digitization and automation initiatives; Create process maps and control plans.

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC