Continuous Improvement Engineer

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Foxconn Industrial Internet - FII in Houston seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead system improvements, digitalization initiatives, and automation projects that optimize production processes and boost efficiency.

You will partner with IT, Quality, and Engineering, develop business cases with ROI, create dashboards, define KPIs, and drive Kaizen events and change management to realize measurable gains across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field required.
• 1–2 years in a continuous improvement role or related engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in lean/Six Sigma and data-driven problem solving.
• Experience with manufacturing systems (MES/ERP/SCADA) and data visualization.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to develop business cases with ROI analyses and project justifications.

Responsibilities

• Interface with production teams to identify improvement opportunities and gather requirements for system enhancements.
• Create automated dashboards and reporting systems for production performance tracking.
• Partner with IT to develop and implement system improvements and automation solutions.
• Lead systematic improvements across departments and drive changes across the organization.
• Develop detailed business cases for digitalization initiatives and automation investments.
• Support QA in applying continuous improvement methods and SPC systems.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and lean initiatives focusing on optimization and efficiency.
• Define and monitor KPIs; prepare progress reports and performance metrics.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Gap analysis

Data visualization

Change management

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MES

ERP

SCADA

Python

SQL

VBA

Visio

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will drive operational excellence initiatives. This position focuses on leading system improvement projects, developing digitalization business cases and implementing digitalization solution, optimizing production processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency through systematic improvements and technology solutions.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Interface directly with production teams to identify improvement opportunities and gather requirements for system enhancements
• Create automated dashboards and reporting systems for production performance tracking
• Partner closely with IT department to develop, and implement system improvements and automation solutions for manufacturing operations
• Drive systematic improvements across business units through interface with Engineering departments and stakeholder alignment
• Conduct comprehensive gap analysis of existing manufacturing systems to identify improvement opportunities and system deficiencies and drive improvements.
• Develop detailed business cases for digitalization initiatives, system enhancements, and automation investments
• Support Quality Assurance teams in implementing continuous improvement methodologies and statistical process control systems
• Facilitate Kaizen events and lean improvement initiatives focusing on system optimization and operational excellence
• Create and maintain project documentation, progress reports, and performance metrics for continuous improvement initiatives
• Engage with production supervisors and operators to validate system improvements and ensure successful implementation
• Lead change management efforts for system implementations and process improvements across multiple departments
• Develop and present improvement recommendations to senior management with clear ROI justification and implementation timelines
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of system improvements and digitalization efforts
• Provide training and support to operations teams on new systems and improved processes resulting from continuous improvement projects
• Drive and support automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions/SOP (standard operation procedures), process and material flow charts, and other process documents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools with focus on system optimization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for conducting gap analysis and identifying system improvement opportunities
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, SCADA, and data visualization platforms for digitalization initiatives
• Effective communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels, particularly for business case presentations
• Change management skills to drive system implementations and process improvements across multiple departments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, project management software, and statistical analysis tools

Preferred

• Experience with process mapping, value stream mapping, and gap analysis methodologies for system improvement identification
• Excellent project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple system enhancement initiatives
• Programming skills (Python, SQL, VBA) for data analysis, system integration, and process automation development
• Business case development expertise including ROI analysis and project justification for digitalization investments
• Knowledge of system integration methodologies and digital transformation best practices
• Familiarity with automation technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions for manufacturing environments
• Leadership capabilities to facilitate cross-functional collaboration with IT, Quality, and Process Engineering teams

Required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
• Minimum 1-2 Years’ experience in Continuous improvement role or similar Engineering disciplines.

Preferred

• 3-5 years of continuous improvement experience with focus on system optimization and digitalization initiatives
• Proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration with IT departments on system improvement projects
• Background in digital transformation and Industry 4.0 implementation projects

Prefer Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Information Systems