Continuous Improvement Engineer - Drive Lean Excellence

ADP, Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Macon, GA to drive operational excellence across manufacturing. You will partner with production, safety, engineering, quality, and supply chain to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance product quality through Lean and Six Sigma methods.

You will lead cross-functional CI projects, train teams on problem-solving, and develop KPIs, dashboards, and standard work to sustain gains and improve productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing, process improvement, or CI roles.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S and CI methodologies.
• Fundamentals of fixture and tool design.
• Experience with root cause analysis, process mapping, and value stream analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with production and other teams to drive process improvements.
• Lead CI projects from concept through implementation with KPIs and timelines.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and cross-functional problem solving.
• Analyze data (OEE, cycle time, scrap, downtime, first-pass yield) to guide decisions.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations for management.
• Mentor teams on Lean tools and problem-solving techniques.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

5S

CI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SPC tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

ERP/MES systems

CAD/SolidWorks

Dashboard reporting tools

Job description

ADP, Inc. seeks a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Macon, GA to drive operational excellence across manufacturing. You will partner with production, safety, engineering, quality, and supply chain to optimize processes, reduce waste, and enhance product quality through Lean and Six Sigma methods.

You will lead cross-functional CI projects, train teams on problem-solving, and develop KPIs, dashboards, and standard work to sustain gains and improve productivity.