{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"91efb3cdcdd73d7d49d8ed6b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91efb3cdcdd73d7d49d8ed6b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/91efb3cdcdd73d7d49d8ed6b","title":"Continuous Improvement Engineer","description":"Continuous Improvement Engineer in Springfield, MO\n\nBuild your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.\n\nThe Continuous Improvement Engineer is a key driver of engineering excellence and operational performance at our manufacturing site. This role leads high-impact process improvement initiatives, serves as the Engineering team’s CAPA lead, and partners with cross‑functional teams to identify, execute, and sustain meaningful improvements across the facility.\n\nCuria is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.\n\nWe proudly offer\n\nGenerous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)\n\nPaid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)\n\nCareer advancement opportunities\n\nEducation reimbursement\n\n401K program with matching contributions\n\nLearning platform\n\nAnd more!\n\nResponsibilities\nContinuous Improvement & Engineering Excellence\n\nIdentify and prioritize improvement opportunities through data analysis, process observation, and cross‑functional collaboration.\n\nLead or support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives (Kaizen events, value stream mapping, DMAIC projects) that reduce waste, improve yield, and increase process reliability.\n\nDevelop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and control plans to sustain improvement gains.\n\nApply statistical methods and process capability analysis (Cp, Cpk, SPC) to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.\n\nEngineering Team CAPA Lead\n\nServe as the Engineering team’s primary point of accountability for CAPA coordination, ensuring actions are assigned, tracked, and closed on time.\n\nFacilitate root cause analysis for engineering‑related events using structured tools such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, and FMEA.\n\nPartner with Quality Assurance to ensure CAPA documentation meets regulatory and site quality system requirements.\n\nReport CAPA status and trends to Engineering leadership; flag systemic issues and support corrective strategies.\n\nQuality Systems & Compliance\n\nSupport site compliance with cGMP/GDP requirements; participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections as assigned.\n\nAuthor, review, and approve change control documentation in support of process and equipment changes.\n\nCollaborate with Quality Assurance on deviation investigations, risk assessments, and product complaints as applicable.\n\nEnsure all project and improvement activities are executed in alignment with site quality systems and applicable regulatory standards.\n\nCollaboration & Communication\n\nServe as a resource and subject matter expert for teams navigating quality events and improvement initiatives.\n\nPresent findings, project status, and recommendations to Engineering, Operations, and Quality leadership.\n\nContribute to a culture of continuous improvement by coaching team members on CI tools and quality mindset.\n\nGood Manufacturing & Documentation Practices\nQuality is something we take pride in together. You’ll perform your work in alignment with cGMP requirements and Curia’s standards, which means:\n\nPerform all documentation in compliance with ALCOA++ principles and site SOPs.\n\nAdhere to applicable cGMP documents including SOPs, batch records, protocols, change controls, and controlled forms.\n\nKeep all required cGMP training current and elevate quality concerns along with proposed solutions to the Quality department.\n\nQualifications\n\nB.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred).\n\n5 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.\n\nExperience supporting or coordinating CAPAs, deviations, or non‑conformances in a regulated manufacturing environment.\n\nProficiency with root cause analysis methodologies (5‑Why, Fishbone, FTA, FMEA).\n\nStrong analytical and detail‑oriented skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable improvements.\n\nEffective written and verbal communication skills; ability to author clear technical documentation.\n\nStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and hold peers accountable to deadlines.\n\nCollaborative working style with the ability to influence without direct authority.\n\nCommitment to quality, continuous improvement, and doing what is right; consistent with the Curia Way.\n\nOther Qualifications\n\nMust pass a background check.\n\nMust pass a drug screen.\n\nMay be required to pass Occupational Health Screening.\n\nPreferred\n\nExperience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is strongly preferred.\n\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification strongly preferred.\n\nFamiliarity with eQMS and document control platforms.\n\nExperience with statistical software (Minitab or equivalent) and SPC methodologies.\n\nKnowledge of 21 CFR Part 210/211 or other applicable GMP regulatory frameworks.\n\nASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification a plus.\n\nCuria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 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This role leads high-impact process improvement initiatives, serves as the Engineering team’s CAPA lead, and partners with cross‑functional teams to identify, execute, and sustain meaningful improvements across the facility.\n\nCuria is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life‑saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.\n\nWe proudly offer\n\nGenerous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)\n\nPaid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)\n\nCareer advancement opportunities\n\nEducation reimbursement\n\n401K program with matching contributions\n\nLearning platform\n\nAnd more!\n\nResponsibilities\nContinuous Improvement & Engineering Excellence\n\nIdentify and prioritize improvement opportunities through data analysis, process observation, and cross‑functional collaboration.\n\nLead or support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives (Kaizen events, value stream mapping, DMAIC projects) that reduce waste, improve yield, and increase process reliability.\n\nDevelop and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and control plans to sustain improvement gains.\n\nApply statistical methods and process capability analysis (Cp, Cpk, SPC) to monitor and improve manufacturing performance.\n\nEngineering Team CAPA Lead\n\nServe as the Engineering team’s primary point of accountability for CAPA coordination, ensuring actions are assigned, tracked, and closed on time.\n\nFacilitate root cause analysis for engineering‑related events using structured tools such as 5‑Why, Fishbone, and FMEA.\n\nPartner with Quality Assurance to ensure CAPA documentation meets regulatory and site quality system requirements.\n\nReport CAPA status and trends to Engineering leadership; flag systemic issues and support corrective strategies.\n\nQuality Systems & Compliance\n\nSupport site compliance with cGMP/GDP requirements; participate in internal audits and regulatory inspections as assigned.\n\nAuthor, review, and approve change control documentation in support of process and equipment changes.\n\nCollaborate with Quality Assurance on deviation investigations, risk assessments, and product complaints as applicable.\n\nEnsure all project and improvement activities are executed in alignment with site quality systems and applicable regulatory standards.\n\nCollaboration & Communication\n\nServe as a resource and subject matter expert for teams navigating quality events and improvement initiatives.\n\nPresent findings, project status, and recommendations to Engineering, Operations, and Quality leadership.\n\nContribute to a culture of continuous improvement by coaching team members on CI tools and quality mindset.\n\nGood Manufacturing & Documentation Practices\nQuality is something we take pride in together. You’ll perform your work in alignment with cGMP requirements and Curia’s standards, which means:\n\nPerform all documentation in compliance with ALCOA++ principles and site SOPs.\n\nAdhere to applicable cGMP documents including SOPs, batch records, protocols, change controls, and controlled forms.\n\nKeep all required cGMP training current and elevate quality concerns along with proposed solutions to the Quality department.\n\nQualifications\n\nB.S. in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred).\n\n5 years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.\n\nExperience supporting or coordinating CAPAs, deviations, or non‑conformances in a regulated manufacturing environment.\n\nProficiency with root cause analysis methodologies (5‑Why, Fishbone, FTA, FMEA).\n\nStrong analytical and detail‑oriented skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable improvements.\n\nEffective written and verbal communication skills; ability to author clear technical documentation.\n\nStrong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and hold peers accountable to deadlines.\n\nCollaborative working style with the ability to influence without direct authority.\n\nCommitment to quality, continuous improvement, and doing what is right; consistent with the Curia Way.\n\nOther Qualifications\n\nMust pass a background check.\n\nMust pass a drug screen.\n\nMay be required to pass Occupational Health Screening.\n\nPreferred\n\nExperience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is strongly preferred.\n\nLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification strongly preferred.\n\nFamiliarity with eQMS and document control platforms.\n\nExperience with statistical software (Minitab or equivalent) and SPC methodologies.\n\nKnowledge of 21 CFR Part 210/211 or other applicable GMP regulatory frameworks.\n\nASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or equivalent certification a plus.\n\nCuria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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