Continuous Improvement Engineer — Lean Manufacturing

Carlisle; Nebraska; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Companies is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to advance COS initiatives across manufacturing facilities. You will drive operational excellence, safety, on-time delivery, and quality using Lean and Six Sigma methods while coaching teams and leaders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with global COS leaders, executing 5S, TPM, and visual management programs, and delivering measurable improvements aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.
• Strong communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

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

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carlisle Companies is seeking a driven Continuous Improvement Engineer to advance COS initiatives across manufacturing facilities. You will drive operational excellence, safety, on-time delivery, and quality using Lean and Six Sigma methods while coaching teams and leaders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with global COS leaders, executing 5S, TPM, and visual management programs, and delivering measurable improvements aligned with business goals.