Continuous Improvement Engineer

CapstoneONE Search; Knoxville (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent manufacturing organization is seeking an Industrial/Continuous Improvement Engineer based in Knoxville, Iowa. This role entails driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency. You will lead workshops, train employees, and optimize plant floor layouts. Candidates should possess a Bachelor Degree in Engineering and 3-4 years of automotive manufacturing experience. Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing principles and Microsoft Office is essential. Join this dynamic team to make impactful improvements!

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and CI tools.
• Ability to train and coach employees on Lean tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops.
• Train and coach employees on Lean tools and concepts.
• Support plant floor layout optimization and material flow.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing principles

Continuous Improvement tools

Problem-solving

Coaching and training

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Job description

We are representing a very prominent manufacturing organization that is actively seeking an Industrial/Continuous Improvement Engineer. The Continuous Improvement Engineer supports manufacturing operations by driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners with plant leadership and production teams to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and standardize best practices across manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity, and process optimization
• Facilitate Kaizen events and improvement workshops to reduce cycle time, scrap, labor hours, and inventory
• Train and coach employees on Lean tools and concepts including standardized work, 5S, Job Instruction, and Just-In-Time
• Support plant floor layout optimization, material flow, and new program or product launches
• Serve as a subject matter expert for problem-solving and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering (or related) equivalent preferred
• 3–4 years of automotive manufacturing experience preferred
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and CI tools (A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; CAD experience is a plus