Continuous Improvement Engineer

Teklysium Inc

• $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering.
  • 2-3+ years of experience in continuous improvement or related fields.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and root cause analysis.
  • Familiarity with SPC, PFMEA, and corrective action processes.
  • Proficient in Excel; experience with Power BI or ERP/MES is a plus.
  • Manufacturing experience is essential, preferably in process-intensive environments.
  • Strong skills in project management and effective communication.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Lean and continuous improvement projects to optimize operations.
  • Analyze production-related data for insights on performance metrics.
  • Conduct root cause analysis through established methodologies like 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams.
  • Enhance processes and workflows to boost yield and efficiency.
  • Create standard operating procedures and monitor process controls.
  • Support waste reduction initiatives and process optimization efforts.
  • Train and guide teams in Lean methodologies and problem-solving techniques.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in innovative projects focused on operational excellence.
  • Access to training and resources for continuous improvement skills.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary:
Lead data-driven initiatives to improve quality, yield, productivity, throughput, and cost across manufacturing operations. Work with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead Lean/continuous improvement projects and Kaizen activities.
  • Analyze production data, scrap, rework, downtime, and cycle time.
  • Perform root cause analysis using 5 Whys, 8D, Pareto, and Fishbone.
  • Improve processes, workflow, yield, and production efficiency.
  • Develop standard work, process controls, and performance metrics.
  • Support 5S, value-stream mapping, waste reduction, and process optimization.
  • Train teams on Lean tools and problem-solving methods.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 2-3+ years of continuous improvement, manufacturing, quality, or process engineering experience.
  • Strong Lean/Six Sigma and root-cause analysis knowledge.
  • Experience with SPC, PFMEA, control plans, and corrective action.
  • Strong Excel/data analysis skills; Power BI or ERP/MES experience preferred.
  • Manufacturing experience required; process-intensive manufacturing preferred.
  • Strong project management and communication skills.


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