Continuous Improvement Engineer

Deceuninck North America; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Deceuninck North America is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer at its North American Headquarters to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across the organization.

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative and eager to learn lean manufacturing methodologies in a hands‑on environment, reporting to the Operational Excellence Manager. You will lead and support initiatives to reduce waste, improve safety, quality and delivery while sustaining KPI gains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing) or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification is preferred.
• Experience or internship in process improvement or manufacturing is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma and other methodologies, developing and implementing process improvement plans.
• Support daily operations by identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical solutions.
• Collect and analyze data to measure process performance (cycle time, takt time, throughput, etc.).
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.
• Help develop and maintain standard work documentation, visual controls, and 5S standards throughout the facility.
• Train and mentor employees on continuous improvement principles and tools.
• Through team collaboration, ensure that improvements are sustained and KPIs are improving.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical and/or Manufacturing)

Tools

Value stream mapping

5S

Time study

Job description

Deceuninck North America is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer for its North American Headquarters. The Operational Excellence Engineer will have responsibility for driving process improvements and operational efficiencies across the organization. The Operational Excellence Engineer focuses on identifying waste, improving processes, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement using the principals of the Toyota Production System. The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative and eager to learn lean manufacturing methodologies in a hands-on environment. This position reports to the Operational Excellence Manager.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies, developing and implementing process improvement plans.
• Support daily operations by identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical solutions.
• Collect and analyze data to measure process performance (cycle time, takt time, throughput, etc.).
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, delivery and continuous improvement.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators. (KPIs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes.
• Help develop and maintain standard work documentation, visual controls, and 5s standards throughout the facility.
• Train and mentor employees on continuous improvement principles and tools.
• Through team collaboration, ensure that improvements are sustained and KPIs are improving.

Qualifications:

• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work successfully with a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Previous experience (internship included) related to process improvement or manufacturing (preferred).
• Familiarity with TPS concepts (preferred).
• Exposure to tools like time study, value stream mapping and 5s (preferred).

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering. (Industrial, Mechanical and/or Manufacturing or related field) or equivalent experience.