Continuous Improvement Engineer

neteffects; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead efforts in enhancing manufacturing processes through Lean principles. This role involves coaching team members, developing action plans to eliminate waste, and creating a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on Lean or Six Sigma methodologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact safety, quality, delivery, and profitability within a growing team in Dyersville, Iowa. If you are passionate about engineering and problem-solving, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience in manufacturing with lean or six sigma focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing improvements using Lean principles.
• Coach team members to foster a continuous improvement culture.
• Create Value Stream Maps to enhance production processes.

Skills

Lean Principles

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Data-Driven Approach

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Visual Knowledge Share (VKS)

Job description

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Dyersville, Iowa

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Description:

Theoris Services is assisting our client in their search for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to add to their growing team located in Dyersville, Iowa. This person will drive manufacturing and business process improvements through the application of “Lean” principles, tools, and techniques. Responsible for identifying opportunities, developing, and executing action plans, and delivering results that eliminate waste. Coach and develop team members to create a continuous improvement culture that routinely hits its goals relative to safety, quality, delivery, and profitable growth.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate “Servant Leadership”.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong team player.
• Use a data-driven approach, formulate and execute projects to achieve improvements, and sustain and measure the results.
• Create Value Stream Maps to identify opportunities for production/process enhancement to improve processes with respect to safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.
• Develop and implement lean initiatives including set-up reduction, workplace organization, standardized work, process/workflow improvements, and visual management.
• Provide leadership in problem-solving efforts on key activities.
• Be a Lean Champion, trainer, coach, and mentor to motivate and inspire large-scale change.
• Work in tandem with manufacturing engineering to own factory layouts, line design, and best practices.
• Learn “Visual Knowledge Share” (VKS) software and assist with creating digital work instructions for shop floor and business processes. Ensuring processes are well defined, accurately documented and effectively communicated for operator training.
• Accountable for complying with all Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Exposure to manufacturing environment with a lean or six sigma focus.
• AutoCAD exposure.
• Someone who is a problem solver and loves engineering.