CIRCOR International

Principal CI Engineer

CIRCOR International • $100K — $130K *
Warren, MA 01083In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 8+ years in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Lean/CI, or Materials/Planning roles.
  • Proven success leading Continuous Improvement initiatives.
  • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Capable of influencing across all organizational levels and managing cross-functional projects.
  • Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives for Integrated Program Teams.
  • Develop and implement standard processes and robust SOPs.
  • Champion lean tools to enhance manufacturing performance.
  • Establish and govern standard work for manufacturing execution.
  • Drive initiatives to improve efficiency and enhance capacity planning.
  • Support materials and inventory management transformation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with CI goals.
  • Utilize data-driven techniques and six sigma principles for improvements.
  • Build a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead impactful Continuous Improvement projects.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Chance to develop and implement standard operational processes.
  • Exposure to various lean manufacturing techniques and tools.
  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and execute Continuous Improvement initiatives, in support of Integrated Program Teams, to drive synergy and operational alignment.
  • Develop and implement standard processes, including core / non-core activities, with robust SOPs and control plans.
  • Champion lean tools and techniques (5S, SIPOC, PFMEA, MSA, SMED, TPM, Kanban, Line Balancing, VRK) to optimize manufacturing performance.
  • Establish and govern standard work for manufacturing, materials flow, and shop execution.
  • Drive initiatives to reduce cycle times, improve efficiency, and enhance labor/machine capacity planning.
  • Support materials and inventory management transformation through PFEP, RACI, and reverse scheduling (line-back logistics).
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Quality, and Engineering to ensure alignment with CI goals.
  • Utilize data-driven decision making, statistical tools, and six sigma principles to drive measurable improvements.
  • Build and sustain a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring teams and embedding lean thinking across the organization.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • 8+ years of experience in Operations, Industrial Engineering, Lean/CI, or Materials/Planning roles.
  • Proven success leading CI initiatives.
  • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and statistical analysis tools.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.
  • Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and manage cross-functional projects.
  • Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning).
  • Advanced knowledge of constraint management, SWIP, and strategic buffering.
  • Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (IFS preferred) and manufacturing execution systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in capacity planning, inventory control, and material flow design.


About CIRCOR International

CIRCOR International is a global manufacturer of valves, instrumentation, pumps, and other products for the energy, industrial, and aerospace markets. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. CIRCOR has manufacturing facilities and sales offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The company's products are used in a variety of applications, including oil and gas production, power generation, and aerospace and defense. CIRCOR is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CIR.
Learn more about CIRCOR International
Size
3,138 employees
Market Cap
$494.3 million
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$185.5 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+5.1%
Revenue
$773.2 million
NASDAQ
CIR
* Ladders Estimates

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