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 enhance manufacturing processes and drive operational excellence in Texas.

You will lead CI projects, apply Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and develop SOPs while collaborating with production, engineering, and management. Strong problem-solving and communication are essential.

This role focuses on cost reduction, KPI monitoring, and training staff to sustain improvements.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.