CI Engineer

SPX; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Job summary

SPX Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead the Lean Production System across manufacturing operations in North America. The role partners with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to identify waste, reduce variation, and establish repeatable production processes using Lean methods.

The incumbent will develop performance standards, facilitate improvement events, coach teams in Lean thinking, and use data to verify measurable, sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (IE/ME/Manufacturing) and 3–5 years in manufacturing/continuous improvement.
• Experience applying Lean tools to improve productivity, quality, delivery and cost.
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and structured problem solving in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and sustainment of the Lean Production System.
• Identify waste, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve flow and labor efficiency.
• Apply Lean tools: Kaizen, PDCA, value stream mapping, 5S, takt time, line balancing, Kanban, SMED, TPM, and root cause analysis.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, define problems, establish baselines, implement countermeasures, verify results.
• Collaborate with production leaders to improve workstation layout, material presentation, and process flow.
• Maintain visual performance management for key metrics such as productivity, cycle time, WIP, and lead time.
• Use data analysis and gemba observation to prioritize opportunities and quantify benefits.
• Coach supervisors and operators in Lean principles and structured problem solving.
• Drive corrective actions to closure and establish control plans.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

Kaizen

A3 problem solving

5S

Line balancing

Gemba

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Coaching

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Visio

Job description

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Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

Ingenia Technologies, part of SPX Technologies’ HVAC Segment, is a North American leader in highly engineered custom air handling solutions featuring fast & flexible designs, precision automated manufacturing, and multiple options to meet customer needs for life sciences and other mission-critical applications. With manufacturing facilities in Mirabel, Quebec and Madison, Alabama, Ingenia designs and builds highly specialized systems where performance, energy efficiency, and air quality matter most. At Ingenia, you’ll join a team that solves complex challenges and builds infrastructure that truly makes an impact.

The function of the position is to lead the implementation and sustainment of a Lean Production System that improves safety, quality, delivery, cost, productivity, and flow across manufacturing operations. The Continuous Improvement Engineer partners directly with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and front-line employees to identify and eliminate waste, reduce variation, improve labor efficiency, and establish repeatable production processes. The role uses Lean methods including value stream mapping, standard work, takt time and line balancing, 5S, visual management, daily management, Kaizen, PDCA/A3 problem solving, SMED, and Total Productive Maintenance to improve production-line performance. The incumbent will develop performance standards, facilitate improvement events, coach teams in Lean thinking, and use data to verify that improvements deliver measurable and sustainable results. Key criteria include strong analytical and facilitation skills, practical manufacturing knowledge, disciplined problem solving, effective change leadership, and the ability to drive actions to closure across multiple functions.

ACTIVITIES/TASK/SCOPE

• Lead the implementation and sustainment of the site Lean Production System, including standard work, visual management, daily accountability, tiered performance reviews, and leader standard work.
• Analyze production processes to identify waste, constraints, bottlenecks, imbalance, excess motion, waiting, rework, overprocessing, and other opportunities to improve flow and labor efficiency.
• Apply Lean tools including Kaizen, PDCA/A3, value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, takt time, line balancing, one-piece flow, pull/Kanban, SMED, TPM, and root cause analysis.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops; define the problem, establish baseline performance, implement countermeasures, and verify sustained results.
• Partner with production leaders and front-line employees to improve workstation layout, material presentation, point-of-use storage, ergonomics, and overall process flow.
• Establish and maintain visual performance management for key production metrics such as productivity, labor efficiency, cycle time, takt attainment, first pass yield, WIP, lead time, and schedule attainment.
• Use data analysis and direct observation at the gemba to identify performance gaps, prioritize improvement opportunities, and quantify financial and operational benefits.
• Coach supervisors, engineers, technicians, and operators in Lean principles, structured problem solving, waste identification, and continuous improvement behaviors.
• Drive corrective actions and countermeasures to closure and establish control plans, audits, or standard work necessary to sustain gains.
• Maintain a prioritized continuous improvement project pipeline and communicate project status, results, risks, and next actions to plant leadership.
• Benchmark best practices across operations and help standardize successful Lean methods across production areas.

INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTOR COMPETENCIES

• Work Standards
• Initiating Action
• Driving for Results
• Contributing to Team Success
• Facilitating Change
• Managing Work (includes Time Management)
• Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations, or a related technical field
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or continuous improvement
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean tools to improve production-line productivity, flow, quality, delivery, and cost
• Experience facilitating Kaizen events and structured problem solving in a manufacturing environment
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent practical Lean training preferred
• Experience implementing or sustaining a Lean Production System / Operational Excellence system preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and production-system deployment
• Proficiency with value stream mapping, standard work, time studies, takt time, line balancing, 5S, visual management, Kaizen, A3/PDCA, SMED, TPM, and root cause analysis
• Ability to analyze production data, develop practical countermeasures, and quantify productivity and cost improvements
• Strong facilitation, coaching, communication, and change-management skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams from problem definition through sustained implementation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with data visualization tools
• Ability to work effectively on the production floor and spend significant time at the gemba

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office environment with varying degrees of noise levels

On-site; may be exposed to bad weather, excessive heat and/or excessive noise (current state construction environment)

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challening ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.

SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $2.2billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

At SPX, what’s in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees’ personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognizethat only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace.We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, national origin,gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.