Continuous Improvement Engineer

ClearBridge Executive Search; Wortham (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearBridge Executive Search is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives in manufacturing. The role focuses on eliminating waste, improving throughput, and reducing costs through structured problem solving and SOP development.

The candidate should have a strong background in Lean, Kaizen, and 5S, with proven ability to analyze processes and implement sustainable improvements across production, engineering, and management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years of continuous improvement experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and root cause analysis.
• Experience with cost savings, ROI calculations, and process optimization.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects within manufacturing operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Analyze production processes and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and track cost savings.
• Work with production, engineering, and management teams to improve operations.
• Train employees on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Root cause analysis

Cost savings calculations

ROI calculations

Process optimization

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, increase efficiency, reduce costs, and support operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects within manufacturing operations.


• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, and quality.


• Implement Lean manufacturing principles, 5S, Kaizen, and waste reduction initiatives.


• Analyze production processes and recommend improvements.


• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs).


• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and track cost savings.


• Work with production, engineering, and management teams to improve operations.


• Train employees on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience.


• Minimum 3 years of continuous improvement experience.


• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and root cause analysis.


• Experience with cost savings, ROI calculations, and process optimization.


• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.