Continuous Improvement Engineer

Mission Critical Group; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group in the United States seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across engineering, developing workflows, procedures, and governance to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability.

You will lead Lean, Six Sigma projects, establish KPIs, and implement automation while collaborating with engineering teams to deliver sustainable improvements that support growth. Travel to MCG locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5 to 8+ years of engineering, operations, manufacturing, or continuous improvement experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence certification preferred.
• Experience in ETO manufacturing, electrical equipment, switchgear, or related environments.
• Strong analytical and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across engineering functions.
• Analyze engineering workflows and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain engineering procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Establish engineering KPIs and performance measurement systems.
• Facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement projects.
• Drive standardization and best practices across engineering teams.
• Implement digital tools, automation, and workflow enhancements.
• Lead root cause analysis for process-related issues.
• Conduct process audits and maturity assessments.
• Support organizational transformation and engineering excellence initiatives.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Process Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Change Management

Data Analysis

Facilitation Skills

Organizational Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power solutions and services provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

Job Description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence across the Engineering organization through process optimization, standardization, waste elimination, and automation initiatives. This role develops engineering workflows, procedures, performance metrics, and governance systems to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability. The position works closely with all engineering functions to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions that support business growth.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

The following list of responsibilities is not all inclusive, additional projects and/or tasks may be assigned to meet operational needs. MCG retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position should operational needs warrant.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across engineering functions.
• Analyze engineering workflows and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain engineering procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Establish engineering KPIs and performance measurement systems.
• Facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement projects.
• Drive standardization and best practices across engineering teams.
• Implement digital tools, automation, and workflow enhancements.
• Lead root cause analysis for process-related issues.
• Conduct process audits and maturity assessments.
• Support organizational transformation and engineering excellence initiatives.

Primary Deliverables

• Engineering Process Maps
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Engineering Work Instructions
• KPI Dashboards
• Continuous Improvement Roadmaps
• Process Audit Reports
• Process Maturity Assessments
• Value Stream Maps
• Root Cause Analysis Reports
• Productivity Improvement Plans

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5 to 8+ years of engineering, operations, manufacturing, or continuous improvement experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence certification preferred.
• Experience within ETO manufacturing, electrical equipment, switchgear, or industrial engineering environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and change management skills.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Continuous Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Change Management
• Data Analysis
• Facilitation Skills
• Organizational Development

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The work environment is primarily office-based, with a quiet to moderate noise level and traditional lighting.
• Wear the proper PPE when visiting warehouses or transportation facilities.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and operating a computer.
• Ability to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel between MCG locations as needed. Some travel could require overnight stays.

Additional Information

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).