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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.\nThis 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the foundry.\nAnalyze production, quality, and downtime data to identify improvement opportunities.\nParticipate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.\nAssist with Kaizen events, 5S activities, standard work development, and process improvement projects.\nTrack and report key performance indicators including safety, quality, productivity, downtime, and on-time delivery.\nCollaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements.\nDevelop process documentation, work instructions, and visual management tools.\nParticipate in shop floor observations and process audits to identify waste and inefficiencies.\nSupport employee engagement initiatives that encourage continuous improvement and operational excellence.\nMaintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Operations Management, or a related field.\n2-5 years of engineering, manufacturing, internship, or co-op experience.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nProficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.\nStrong communication and teamwork skills.\nComfortable working in a manufacturing environment.\nPreferred\nExposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, or Value Stream Mapping.\nExperience using Power BI, Minitab, or similar analytical tools.\nKnowledge of foundry, casting, metal manufacturing, or industrial production processes.\nCore Competencies\nContinuous Improvement Mindset\nData-Driven Decision Making\nRoot Cause Problem Solving\nInitiative and Accountability\nCollaboration and Relationship Building\nOrganizational Skills\nEffective Communication\nAdaptability and Learning Agility","company":"Denison Industries","rawCompany":"denison industries","city":"Denison","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-23T08:15:45.497Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-3026.00","title":"Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"industrial-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"331524","title":"Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)","slug":"aluminum-foundries-except-die-casting"},{"code":"331529","title":"Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)","slug":"other-nonferrous-metal-foundries-except-die-casting"},{"code":"331513","title":"Steel Foundries (except Investment)","slug":"steel-foundries-except-investment"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Continuous Improvement Engineer","description":"Continuous Improvement Engineer\n\nDepartment: Operations\nReports To: General Manager\n\nPosition Summary\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the foundry.\nAnalyze production, quality, and downtime data to identify improvement opportunities.\nParticipate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.\nAssist with Kaizen events, 5S activities, standard work development, and process improvement projects.\nTrack and report key performance indicators including safety, quality, productivity, downtime, and on-time delivery.\nCollaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements.\nDevelop process documentation, work instructions, and visual management tools.\nParticipate in shop floor observations and process audits to identify waste and inefficiencies.\nSupport employee engagement initiatives that encourage continuous improvement and operational excellence.\nMaintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.\nQualifications\nRequired\nBachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Operations Management, or a related field.\n2-5 years of engineering, manufacturing, internship, or co-op experience.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nProficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.\nStrong communication and teamwork skills.\nComfortable working in a manufacturing environment.\nPreferred\nExposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, or Value Stream Mapping.\nExperience using Power BI, Minitab, or similar analytical tools.\nKnowledge of foundry, casting, metal manufacturing, or industrial production processes.\nCore Competencies\nContinuous Improvement Mindset\nData-Driven Decision Making\nRoot Cause Problem Solving\nInitiative and Accountability\nCollaboration and Relationship Building\nOrganizational Skills\nEffective Communication\nAdaptability and Learning Agility","datePosted":"2026-08-23T08:15:45.497Z","dateModified":"2026-08-23T08:15:45.497Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Denison Industries","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Denison","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b35de565543dbf7f4f1925f7"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b35de565543dbf7f4f1925f7"}}