CI Engineer - Lean Six Sigma Change Agent

Danfoss; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Change Agent) for our Brooklyn, OH facility. You will lead lean manufacturing initiatives, drive safety and operational performance, and help improve customer service levels and financial health.

You will develop and implement the site’s CI strategy with cross-functional teams, mentor teams in Kaizen and Six Sigma, monitor KPIs, roll out lean programs, and ensure adherence to corporate standards while delivering bottom-line

Qualifications

• Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing methodology, techniques, and roadmaps.
• Continuous improvement methods, strategic management, and project management.
• Excellent communication and change leadership skills in a team environment.
• Root-cause analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of manufacturing principles and technical specifications to support plant competencies.
• Ability to direct and lead cross-functional process improvement teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the site’s Continuous Improvement strategy with cross‑functional activities.
• Drive improvement activities including Kaizen events, Six Sigma projects, training, benchmarking.
• Provide Lean and Six Sigma training and mentoring.
• Ensure cooperation and compliance with corporate lean initiatives and standards.
• Provide input, distribute, and follow up on lean manufacturing targets.
• Closely monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions on deviations to the plan.
• Lead the roll‑out of lean activities/programs.
• Support the manufacturing engineering team with projects and daily initiatives.
• Continually develop personal skills in lean tools and overall competencies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Change leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or Operations Management

Tools

SAP

MRP II Systems

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Danfoss is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer (Change Agent) for our Brooklyn, OH facility. You will lead lean manufacturing initiatives, drive safety and operational performance, and help improve customer service levels and financial health.

You will develop and implement the site’s CI strategy with cross-functional teams, mentor teams in Kaizen and Six Sigma, monitor KPIs, roll out lean programs, and ensure adherence to corporate standards while delivering bottom-line