Continuous Improvement Engineer

Jobot; Russell Springs (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Southern Kentucky. This role focuses on lean and Six Sigma-driven improvements to boost plant performance and cost efficiency.

You will lead CI projects across departments, mentor teams, and drive value through structured problem-solving. The position supports manufacturing excellence in an automotive supplier environment, with emphasis on quality, throughput, and waste reduction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Green Belt Six Sigma preferred, strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives to improve plant performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
• Support quality, cost, and manufacturing efficiency goals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

Education

Green Belt Six Sigma

Job description

Continuous Improvement Engineer with Great Base in Southern KY

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established automotive manufacturer supplying critical rubber and plastic components to major automotive OEMs worldwide. The company has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality engineered products while maintaining a significant focus on operational excellence, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Why join us?

• Highly visible role with direct impact on plant performance.
• Opportunity to lead meaningful continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborative environment working closely with multiple departments.
• Stable automotive manufacturer with strong commitment to operational excellence.
• Significant opportunity to influence manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost performance.

Job Details

• 2+ years of experience within automotive manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).
• Experience with:
  • Kaizen
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • SMED
  • Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys)
  • APQP
  • PPAP
  • FMEA
  • SPC
  • IATF 16949

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