CI Engineer: Lean Initiatives & Cost Savings

Johnson Electric Group; Vandalia, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Process Engineer to optimize existing manufacturing processes and drive cost reductions. You will lead Lean initiatives, work with Operations, Quality, and Production teams, and develop standardized processes and work instructions.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering with 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel data analysis, and hands-on experience with line balancing, time studies, and OEE

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of industrial engineering principles and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Experience with process improvement, line balancing, time studies, and workflow optimization.
• Experience in developing, training, implementing OEE.
• Experience designing manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and assembly aids.
• Experience managing multiple continuous improvement and cost reduction projects.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Experience performing manufacturing data analysis using Microsoft Excel or similar software.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain standardized manufacturing processes, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Perform time studies, labor analysis, and line balancing to optimize production efficiency.
• Identify and implement productivity improvements that reduce scrap, improve throughput, and increase capacity.
• Design and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, and mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) solutions to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Lead cost savings initiatives from concept through implementation, including project planning, execution, and validation.
• Maintain and report cost savings metrics, project status, and continuous improvement performance to leadership.
• Support capital equipment justification by developing cost-benefit analyses and return-on-investment (ROI) calculations.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) reviews to improve manufacturability and reduce production costs.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective actions for manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including 6S, standardized work, visual management, continuous flow improvements and KPI Metrics (OEE, Scrap, Downtime, etc.)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements while minimizing disruption to production.
• Support production with troubleshooting of manufacturing process issues and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop manufacturing layouts and material flow improvements to maximize operational efficiency.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Line Balancing

Time Studies

Workflow Optimization

OEE

Root Cause Analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Johnson Electric in Vandalia, OH, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Process Engineer to optimize existing manufacturing processes and drive cost reductions. You will lead Lean initiatives, work with Operations, Quality, and Production teams, and develop standardized processes and work instructions.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering with 3–5 years of experience, strong Excel data analysis, and hands-on experience with line balancing, time studies, and OEE