Continuous Improvement Engineer – Drive Manufacturing Excellence

Henderson Products Inc.; Manchester (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Products is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer II to drive efficiency across its operations in the United States. You will analyze processes, lead cross-functional teams, and implement best-practice solutions using 8D and Kaizen tools.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–3+ years in manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication skills. You will contribute to safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Agricultural, or Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 1–3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and data-analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Henderson Operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams on high-impact projects.
• Develop and standardize manufacturing best practices.
• Use 8D, Five Why’s, and Kaizen methods for root-cause analysis.
• Support safety, quality, delivery, and cost improvements.

Skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Project management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Manufacturing/Industrial)

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Henderson Products is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer II to drive efficiency across its operations in the United States. You will analyze processes, lead cross-functional teams, and implement best-practice solutions using 8D and Kaizen tools.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 1–3+ years in manufacturing, with strong analytical and communication skills. You will contribute to safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction initiatives in a dynamic environment.