Assurant

Industrial Continuous Improvement Engineer

Assurant$74K — $124K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or operations environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field
  • Strong knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office with analytical skills
  • Experience with data analysis and performance tracking, particularly SPC
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support lean transformation initiatives in manufacturing and logistics
  • Deploy and optimize automation solutions to enhance performance
  • Analyze data for identifying improvement opportunities and implementing solutions
  • Establish KPIs and measurement systems to monitor results
  • Implement lean methods like standard work, 5S, and visual management
  • Partner with IT and engineering for system integrations and digital improvements
  • Facilitate cross-functional projects and promote a lean culture through training

Benefits

  • Onsite role at the Lewisville, TX facility
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment across multiple teams
  • Focus on innovative practices in manufacturing and logistics
  • Engagement in lean culture promotion and cross-functional work projects
Full Job Description
The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer drives lean transformation and operational excellence at our Lewisville facility. This role partners across teams to optimize remanufacturing and reverse logistics operations through automation, data-driven insights, and standard lean practices. You'll challenge the status quo, eliminate waste, and improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) while helping scale high-efficiency automated and manual processes.

This is an onsite role in our Lewisville TX facility.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

Lead and support lean transformation initiatives across manufacturing and logistics operations

Deploy and optimize automation solutions (equipment and systems) to improve performance

Analyze data to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions

Establish KPIs, measurement systems, and SPC tools to monitor and drive results

Implement lean methods including standard work, 5S, kanban, TAKT, WIP optimization, and visual management

Partner with IT and engineering to deliver system integrations and digital improvements

Support new product introductions (NPI), workstation setup, and line launches

Conduct time studies and process mapping to improve efficiency and throughput

Facilitate cross-functional projects and kaizen events

Promote lean culture through training, coaching, and team engagement

Collaborate with suppliers and partners to improve material flow, quality, and lead times

What are the requirements needed for this position?

3+ years of experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or operations environments

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Strong knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office; strong analytical and presentation skills

Experience with data analysis and performance tracking (SPC preferred)

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities and comfort working in fast-paced environments

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

Lean transformation and/or operational excellence experience

Six Sigma training or Green Belt certification

Experience with value stream mapping and kaizen events

Familiarity with Minitab, SQL, or data analytics tools

AutoCAD (2D) for facility layouts

Knowledge of consumer electronics or mobile device manufacturing

Pay Range:
$ 74.600,00 - $ 124.700,00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

About Assurant

The Warranty Group is the world’s premier provider of extended service plans and related benefits, with operations in 33 countries and 1800 employees. We have $5 billion in assets with almost $2 billion in revenues (2010). Our wholly-owned subsidiary, Virginia Surety Company, Inc., is rated "A-" Excellent by AM Best Company, as is our UK based company, London General Insurance. By providing underwriting, claims administration and marketing expertise, The Warranty Group is a global single-source solution for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of consumer goods including autos, homes, consumer electronics, medical devices, furniture and appliances as well as financial institutions. We partner with our clients to drive revenue through customer acquisition and retention, while providing financial modeling and regulatory services. The Warranty Group is a unit of Onex Corporation (TSX:OCX), one of Canada's largest publicly-held companies with assets of $40 billion, revenues of $35 billion, and 212,000 employees worldwide(2011).

Assurant Careers

Joining Assurant means becoming part of a team that is committed to supporting your career growth and innovation in the insurance sector. As a global provider of risk management solutions, Assurant is where professional aspirations meet opportunities for real impact.

Work You’ll Do

At Assurant, you’ll be part of a culture that cherishes diversity and is grounded in our commitment to helping you thrive. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to bring your whole self to work every day. From entry-level positions to leadership roles, Assurant is keen on hiring top talent to drive our mission forward.

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Whether you're looking for a full-time position or an internship, Assurant provides a platform to enhance your skills and push the boundaries of what's possible. With a focus on innovation and leadership, our team is constantly looking for ways to foster growth and improve our services.

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Assurant is dedicated to your professional development. We provide comprehensive benefits and diversity training that ensure you have the tools needed for success. Our leadership programs are designed to cultivate your skills and help you ascend in your career through a variety of learning and networking opportunities.

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Size
15,600 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$441.8 million
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
+6.2%
Revenue
$10 billion
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