Continuous Improvement Engineer

u003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eContinuous Improvement Engineeru003c/strongu003eu003cbru003eu003cstrongu003eLocation: u003c/strongu003eRomeoville, IL (Onsite)u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eWe’re looking for a driven u003cstrongu003eContinuous Improvement (CI) Engineeru003c/strongu003e to join our team and help optimize operations through data-driven problem-solving and Lean manufacturing practices. In this role, you’ll be a key player in enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality across our business processes.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eWhat You’ll Dou003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eIdentify Opportunities:u003c/strongu003e Analyze business and manufacturing processes to uncover inefficiencies and improvement areas using Lean and 8D problem-solving methodologies.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eLead Problem Solving:u003c/strongu003e Apply and coach disciplined problem-solving approaches, including 8D and 5 Whys, to drive root cause analysis and sustainable solutions.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eTrain u0026Coach:u003c/strongu003e Deliver training and mentorship to team members on problem-solving tools and Lean principles, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eMonitor u0026Measure:u003c/strongu003e Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate improvement efforts and pinpoint further optimization opportunities.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDrive Projects:u003c/strongu003e Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment, accountability, and timely results.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eDocument Processes:u003c/strongu003e Maintain clear, accurate documentation of processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support ongoing improvement efforts.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAnalyze Data:u003c/strongu003e Collect and interpret data to guide decision-making and process optimization efforts.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eConduct Kaizen Events:u003c/strongu003e Plan and facilitate Kaizen events focused on operational excellence and closing performance gaps.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eWhat You’ll Bringu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eBachelor’s degree in u003cstrongu003eEngineeringu003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003eIndustrial Engineeringu003c/strongu003e, u003cstrongu003eManufacturing Engineeringu003c/strongu003e, or a related field.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003e3+ years of experience in u003cstrongu003emanufacturingu003c/strongu003e or a similar environment with strong knowledge of u003cstrongu003eLeanu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003eSix Sigmau003c/strongu003e principles.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProven ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eStrong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eProficiency with data analysis tools and statistical process control techniques.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cpu003eExperience leading process improvement projects and mentoring others in Lean methodologies.u003c/pu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cdivu003eu003cpu003eu0026 u003c/pu003eu003cpu003e75-95k plus Bonus. Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eBenefits include:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eMedical, Dental and Vision Insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eShort and Long-Term Disabilityu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLife Insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eHealth club membership program and reimbursementu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEmployee Assistance Programu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eTuition Reimbursementu003c/liu003eu003cliu003e401 (k)u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAnnual Profit Sharingu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eVacationu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Romeoville, IL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'no ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'OH182-2749318

Created: 2025-11-15