Continuous Improvement Engineer II — Lean & Kaizen Leader

Carlisle; Dixon (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities 50–80%

Regular schedule 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Overtime as needed

Job summary

Carlisle is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to advance COS initiatives across manufacturing facilities. You will drive operational excellence, engage teams, and influence safety, on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance using Lean and COS methods.

Collaborate with global leaders to implement programs such as 5S, TPM, and visual management, while mentoring site COS champions and aligning with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field is required.
• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience is required or preferred.
• Strong communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and leadership skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support the division’s COS journey and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Analyze current operations using Value Stream Mapping, gap analysis, and Lean tools.
• Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and improvement initiatives.
• Coach and train employees and leaders on COS principles and Lean methodologies.
• Implement and sustain programs such as 5S, SQDC Visual Management, TPM, and Idea Systems.
• Partner with plant leadership to align operational excellence strategies with business goals.
• Establish measurable standards and ensure sustainability of improvements.
• Mentor plant COS champions and support steering committee activities.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Communication

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carlisle is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to advance COS initiatives across manufacturing facilities. You will drive operational excellence, engage teams, and influence safety, on-time delivery, quality, and cost performance using Lean and COS methods.

Collaborate with global leaders to implement programs such as 5S, TPM, and visual management, while mentoring site COS champions and aligning with business goals.