Continuous Improvement Engineer

Are you passionate about Lean manufacturing, driving operational excellence, and helping teams unlock their full potential? We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead and support initiatives that deliver measurable, sustainable improvements across manufacturing operations and support functions. In this role, you will serve as a coach, facilitator, and change agent, helping build a culture that embraces Kaizen, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement. You will partner with leaders and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve processes, and drive operational performance. This position reports directly to the Continuous Improvement Leader and offers excellent growth opportunities within a stable and growing manufacturing organization.What You'll DoLead and facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and improvement projectsCoach employees and leaders on Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologiesSupport development and execution of site-level CI strategies and initiativesDrive data-based decision making and structured problem-solving effortsLead and participate on cross-functional teams focused on operational improvementsTrain team members on Lean tools and continuous improvement techniquesPromote a culture focused on waste reduction, standardization, and operational excellenceSupport facility and process improvement projects from concept through implementationDevelop process documentation, standard work, and system improvementsCreate business cases and evaluate financial impacts of improvement initiativesPartner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and support functions to improve performanceShare best practices across teams and organizationsSupport change management efforts and help drive sustainable resultsWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience2+ years of Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or related experienceStrong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologiesExperience leading or facilitating Kaizen events and Lean transformationsHands-on experience with Lean tools such as 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, Daily Management, Root Cause Analysis, Pull Systems, Visual ManagementExperience with process improvement, project management, and change management initiativesBackground working cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, engineering, product development, customer support, or finance teamsStrong analytical and problem-solving abilitiesProficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis toolsProject management experience preferredPrior leadership, coaching, or team facilitation experience is a plusWhy Join Us?Opportunity to make a significant impact on plant performance and cultureHigh visibility role working directly with operations leadershipCollaborative team environment focused on continuous improvementCompetitive compensation and benefits packageRelocation assistance available for qualified candidatesStrong career growth and development opportunitiesIf you're energized by solving complex problems, leading change, and helping organizations achieve operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.