Continuous Improvement Engineer

Denison Industries; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Denison Industries in Denison, TX is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support operational excellence across our aluminum sand casting foundry. This entry-level role will work with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

This position is ideal for a hands-on, analytical problem solver eager to learn manufacturing processes, Lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent.
• 2-5 years engineering/manufacturing/internship/co-op experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across the foundry.
• Analyze production, quality, and downtime data to identify opportunities.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving to reduce scrap and variation.
• Assist with Kaizen events, 5S, standard work, and process improvements.
• Track and report KPIs including safety, quality, productivity, downtime, and on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering to implement improvements.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and visual management tools.
• Participate in shop floor observations and audits to identify waste.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

Position:Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Denison, TX

Job Id:248

# of Openings:1

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Department: Operations
Reports To: General Manager

Position Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for supporting operational excellence initiatives across our aluminum sand casting foundry. This entry-level role will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and leadership teams to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

This position is ideal for a hands‑on, analytical problem solver who is eager to learn manufacturing processes, Lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies while making a measurable impact on plant performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the foundry.
• Analyze production, quality, and downtime data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem‑solving activities to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Assist with Kaizen events, 5S activities, standard work development, and process improvement projects.
• Track and report key performance indicators including safety, quality, productivity, downtime, and on‑time delivery.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to implement sustainable improvements.
• Develop process documentation, work instructions, and visual management tools.
• Participate in shop floor observations and process audits to identify waste and inefficiencies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives that encourage continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and company policies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of engineering, manufacturing, internship, or co‑op experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing concepts such as 5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, or Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience using Power BI, Minitab, or similar analytical tools.
• Knowledge of foundry, casting, metal manufacturing, or industrial production processes.