Continuous Improvement Engineer

GridBridge, Inc.; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

ERMCO in Dyersburg, TN seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive data-based problem solving and process enhancements across the business. This onsite role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Safety and Finance to identify OFIs and deliver them on time and budget.

Candidate will lead improvement projects, perform value-stream analyses, and communicate progress to leadership. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical).
• 3+ years in manufacturing, industrial, quality, product, or process engineering.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies (LSS, DMAIC).
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement efforts across assigned areas.
• Collaborate with Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, IT, Sales and Finance to develop OFIs.
• Perform engineering work: project definition, data collection, value-stream mapping, analysis, solution development and implementation.
• Communicate status and deliverables to team, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Develop SME expertise in the assigned areas.

Skills

Structured problem-solving

Project leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multitasking / detail-oriented

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Data analysis tools

Job description

Overview

About ERMCO

ERMCO (Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc.) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions serving electric utilities, OEMs, and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities every day.

With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and the energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO a trusted partner in delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

Job Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will utilize their skill set and expertise to solve customer-focused problems through data-based analysis. Through this effort the team will drive continuous improvement, transformation, and process enhancements across the business.

This role will be onsite in Dyersburg, TN. Relocation Assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Be an active, visible, positive-change leader for the organization.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in the assigned areas of responsibility and be a willing assistant for others.
• Evaluate Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, and Cost for the assigned areas and develop an active list of Opportunities for Improvement (OFIs)
• Work alongside Operations, Product Engineering, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, IT, Sales and Finance to develop, refine and successfully execute (on time, on budget) on OFIs.
• Perform the necessary engineering work to drive successful project completion, including project definition, data collection and analysis, value-stream mapping, workflow design, information flow design, financial analysis, solution development and implementation.
• Accurately communicate status and quality of project and deliverables to team, leadership, and stakeholders
• Be professionally curious with a desire to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the assigned areas of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical) from an accredited institution
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing, industrial, quality, product, or process engineering

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies and techniques (LSS, DMAIC)
• Project leadership experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, data analysis tools, AUTOCAD
• Self-aware; able to collaborate well with people across the organization, individually and in groups
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Able to manage multiple tasks, detail oriented, work with minimum supervision

Let’s Build the Future Together

At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Join ERMCO and Transform your career!

Job Locations

US-TN-Dyersburg