Continuous Improvement Engineer

Linde Advanced Material Technologies; Ellisville (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Pension plan

Life insurance

Education and professional development

Employee discount program

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies in Ellisville, MS, is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives across manufacturing to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and performance. You will partner with operations to identify inefficiencies, support root-cause analysis, and implement Lean solutions that improve flow, reduce waste, and enhance operational effectiveness.

Experience with Kaizen, value stream mapping, 5S, and standard work is valued.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MS/MA/MBA) with 0–4 years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) with 3+ years of related experience OR 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Technical or engineering degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, Lean implementation, training, or operational support.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive Lean manufacturing principles initiatives across manufacturing and operational areas to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
• Partner with operational teams to identify process inefficiencies, support root cause analysis activities, and implement Lean solutions that improve flow, reduce waste, and increase operational effectiveness.
• Facilitate and support Daily Management activities including KPI tracking, visual management, action planning, Gemba walks, and structured problem-solving routines.
• Assist with Kaizen events, value stream mapping activities, standard work development, 5S implementation, and continuous improvement projects focused on operational excellence.
• Coach and support frontline employees and supervisors on Lean principles, problem-solving techniques, and continuous improvement tools to strengthen operational capability and accountability.
• Analyze operational performance metrics including throughput, downtime, scrap, productivity, and quality trends to identify opportunities for improvement and support data-driven decision-making.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Daily Management

Value stream mapping

5S

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Technical or engineering degree

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Ellisville, MS, United States | req34350

What you will enjoy doing

• In this role, you will support and drive Lean manufacturing principles initiatives across manufacturing and operational areas to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance
• You will partner with operational teams to identify process inefficiencies, support root cause analysis activities, and implement Lean solutions that improve flow, reduce waste, and increase operational effectiveness
• Facilitate and support Daily Management activities including KPI tracking, visual management, action planning, Gemba walks, and structured problem-solving routines
• Assist with Kaizen events, value stream mapping activities, standard work development, 5S implementation, and continuous improvement projects focused on operational excellence
• Coach and support frontline employees and supervisors on Lean principles, problem-solving techniques, and continuous improvement tools to strengthen operational capability and accountability
• Analyze operational performance metrics including throughput, downtime, scrap, productivity, and quality trends to identify opportunities for improvement and support data-driven decision-making
• Support operational improvement initiatives, training activities, and other business needs as required to support organizational objectives and continuous improvement efforts

What Makes You Great

• You must have a Master’s degree (MS/MA/MBA) with 0–4 years of related experience OR Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) with 3+ years of related experience OR 10+ years of directly related experience in lieu of a degree. Technical or engineering degree is preferred
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, operations, continuous improvement, Lean implementation, training, or operational support environments
• Working knowledge of Lean methodologies including Daily Management, visual management, Kaizen, value stream mapping, 5S, standard work, flow, and structured problem-solving techniques
• Experience supporting operational improvement initiatives and cross-functional process improvement activities within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively across frontline and leadership teams
• Ability to analyze operational metrics and performance data to identify trends, support problem-solving efforts, and recommend process improvements
• Experience within aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, or highly regulated operational environments preferred
• Foundational understanding of Lean Production System principles, including respect for people, continuous improvement (Kaizen), waste identification (Muda), and basic problem-solving, with the ability to apply these concepts to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost within one’s role
• Demonstrates behaviors including humility, transparency, accountability, adaptability, collaboration, strong communication skills, and continuous learning within a fast-paced operational environment

Why you will love working with us

Linde Advanced Material Technologies, formerly Praxair Surface Technologies, is a company that revolutionizes industries through innovative materials and surface coatings. We are leaders in advanced materials and offer metal powders, sputtering targets, and surface coatings that enhance performance across various sectors. Our strong focus on innovation is evident in our superior technologies for the aerospace, energy, semiconductor, automotive, and industrial industries.

Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company’s export control procedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.