Continuous Improvement Engineer

Metal Technologies, Inc.; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Technologies, Inc. in Auburn, Indiana seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Operational Excellence, improving safety, reducing scrap, and maximizing productivity across all functions, including mentoring project champions.

The role requires Lean Six Sigma expertise, strong problem-solving and leadership, and the ability to drive standardized processes, cost savings, data-driven improvements, DOE trials, and the MTI Operating System across the plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• 5+ years in engineering or project management in manufacturing.
• 2+ years supervisory or managerial experience.
• Experience with CAD and 3D modeling (AutoCAD, Creo/Pro/E).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own MTI Operating System and lead Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Identify and drive manufacturing efficiencies using lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop business cases and justify projects with cost-benefit analysis.
• Collaborate across functions to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Track and report improvement projects to management.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD/3D modeling

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma – Green or Black belt

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo/Pro/E

Job description

Who We Are:

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product. Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family‑owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value‑added machining for a variety of industries. Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities. If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values:

• Faith. We honor God in everything we do.
• Family . We are family.
• Spirit. We can do this.
• Vision. We create opportunity.
• Rigor. We focus on process.

We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results inbetter work performance.

General Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer oversees and participates in continual improvement activities. Works with all functional areas to improve safety, reduce scrap, minimize cost, maximize productivity, improve processes, achieve organizational objectives, and ensure continual improvements in meeting internal and external customer requirements. Conceptualizes improvements and assists in developing business cases. Primary responsibility for ensuring the MTI Operating System is maintained and promoted across the company.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Owner of MTI Operating System (“Operational Excellence”)
• Manages and directs Operational Excellence processes, projects, and activities.
• Assist plant operations in identifying, prioritizing, and driving manufacturing efficiencies by utilizing continuous improvement techniques and opportunities.
• Provides direction and guidance with cost justification to ensure deliverables are achieved for plant level projects.
• Provides structure to Operational Excellence projects to ensure standardized processes are created and being used.
• Utilize benchmarking process for resolving plant issues, identifying waste in the process and to determine plant and industry best practices.
• Manage the investigation of operational issues by gathering / evaluating data and the development of recommended solutions.
• Perform DOEs to resolve process variation and test out new lower cost products, materials, or processes to create to reduce operating cost and implement best practices.
• Tracking and reporting of Operational Excellence projects to plant and corporate management team.
• Manages the design and layout of equipment, materials, and workspaces to maximize efficiency and utilization.
• Influence the use of Capital investment based on data and process analysis to drive continual improvement.
• Assist with fiscal year plant planning of improvement project opportunities and goal creation.
• Assist with creating and maintain standard work.
• Manage projects and other duties as assigned.
• Provide training to project champions as needed.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:

• Excellent problem solving, communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively organize multiple tasks.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts
• understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Familiarity with project management tools and/or software
• Acknowledges the need for continued personal and professional growth.

Working Conditions:

• The Continuous Improvement Engineer will reside in the office and on the production floor. Must be able to adhere to conditions in the plant.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Management, or related field required.
• Lean Six Sigma – Green or Black belt.
• 5 or more years of experience as an engineer or project manager in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferred.
• Experience with CAD and/or 3-D modeling such as AutoCAD and/or Pro/E preferred.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.