Continuous Improvement Engineer

Applied Engineering; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to spearhead initiatives that enhance operational excellence. This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement projects and fostering a lean culture within the organization. You will collaborate across functions, utilizing your strong communication skills to influence and lead teams towards achieving safety, quality, and profitability goals. If you are passionate about improving processes and have a solid background in engineering, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Benefits Package

EEO/AA Employer

Post-offer Drug Screen and Background Checks

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in engineering or relevant experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to influence and lead without formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement projects and support lean culture.
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve process flow.

Skills

Lean Methodologies

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Relevant Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Summary/Objective: The Continuous Improvement Engineer provides support to the organization in meeting overall goals and objectives as well as growing and developing the business. This position drives continuous improvement projects and supports developing a lean culture while meeting goals for safety, quality, delivery, and profitability. Additionally, this person supports the CI Manager with strategic activities, developing and tracking improvement metrics, establishing standards across the company, and achieving operational excellence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating/functioning reflective of the company Quality Management System and customer certifications/flow downs relevant to the position.
• Responsible for providing leadership, communicating the plan, providing feedback, identifying/assisting in solving issues.
• Supports company policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and good manufacturing practices.
• Drives continuous improvement measurables that effectively support meeting or exceeding company objectives and goals.
• Assists with root cause investigation and corrective action plans.
• Assist in developing plant layout by planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for the best utilization of resources.
• Identify – Research – Design – Implement new processes technology, methods, and manufacturing equipment to improve process flow, increase capacity, improve quality and reduce production flow inhibitors.
• Identifies and implements opportunities to improve the value stream and leads 5S within the company.
• Drives and implements continuous improvements through lean tools, researching new technology, industry data, and developing resources to remove/manage the eight wastes.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and/or relevant work experience in a continuous improvement or an industrial engineering environment highly preferred.
• Must possess strong internal and external communication skills.
• Ability to influence others without formal authority. Partners well across functions and groups in all areas of the business. Able to effectively negotiate and discuss areas of concern.
• Must have a practical understanding of engineering drawing interpretation, experience with AS/ISO, and EAR/ITAR is preferred.
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision after the initial training period, showing a high degree of initiative and self-motivation. Must consistently demonstrate informal leadership and excellent work ethic.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, quality/continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing safety practices preferred.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and problem-solving/analysis abilities.
• The ability to teach and train others in Lean as needed.
• Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of customer and company information.
• Must possess strong computer skills, including various software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Represents the voice of the company on and off-site.

Post-offer drug screen and background checks are required

Other Information:

APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. IS AN EEO/AA EMPLOYER.

APPLIED ENGINEERING, INC. OFFERS COMPETITIVE WAGES AND BENEFITS

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