Continuous Improvement Engineer

Arclin

$80K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing process engineering environment
  • Formal Lean Six Sigma training or proven expertise
  • Demonstrated success in leading Kaizens and Six Sigma projects
  • Strong analytical skills including data and root cause analysis
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to navigate complexity and tight timelines

Responsibilities

  • Champion continuous improvement by mentoring team members and leaders
  • Drive Lean and Six Sigma projects using DMAIC and Kaizen methodologies
  • Deliver engaging training and coaching for Lean Six Sigma belt candidates
  • Use data-driven analysis to identify inefficiencies and optimize performance
  • Track program progress and translate metrics into insights for leadership
  • Facilitate problem-solving sessions with cross-functional teams
  • Lead projects that yield measurable savings and performance improvements

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity to lead transformation initiatives
  • Participation in a mission-driven and innovative team
  • Development of leadership capabilities within the organization
Full Job Description
Continuous Improvement Engineer - Be the Catalyst for Change

In this high-visibility role, you'll take ownership of our Lean Six Sigma (LSS) program-coaching, training, and guiding team members across functions to solve complex problems and drive breakthrough improvements. If you're motivated by momentum, thrive on building relationships, and love the thrill of identifying and seizing improvement opportunities in real time, we want to meet you.

Reports to: Director of Manufacturing Excellence
Location: Remote (up to 50% travel required)

What You'll Do:

  • Be a Culture Builder: Champion continuous improvement by mentoring sponsors, process owners, and project teams. Inspire a culture of curiosity, agility, and operational excellence.
  • Lead Boldly: Drive end-to-end Lean and Six Sigma projects using DMAIC, A3, and Rapid Improvement methodologies (Kaizen events). You'll be the spark behind process breakthroughs.
  • Coach and Elevate: Deliver engaging LSS training and hands-on coaching for belt candidates and improvement teams. Build internal capability and grow future leaders.
  • Create Impact, Fast: Use data-driven analysis and root cause tools to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and optimize performance.
  • Measure What Matters: Track program progress, certification milestones, and savings metrics. Translate outcomes into actionable insights for senior leadership.
  • Problem-Solve Proactively: Facilitate structured problem-solving sessions with plant leaders and cross-functional teams. Turn blockers into breakthroughs.
  • Deliver Results: Lead projects that produce real-world, annualized savings and performance gains across our operations.


What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience in process engineering-manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Formal Lean Six Sigma training or experience with expertise in Lean & Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Proven success leading Kaizens and Six Sigma projects with measurable results.
  • Strong analytical skills: data analysis, root cause analysis, process mapping.
  • Excellent communicator and natural collaborator-able to influence at every level.
  • Comfortable navigating complexity, ambiguity, and tight timelines.
  • Driven, resourceful, and ready to hit the ground running.


This is more than a role-it's a mission. You'll be part of a passionate, driven team making a lasting impact across our organization. In return, we offer competitive compensation, the flexibility of remote work, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of transformation within a company that values innovation, ownership, and results.

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