Continuous Improvement Engineer — Lean, Six Sigma

Cadrex; Bloomingdale (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives and optimize safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across our manufacturing operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams to eliminate waste, improve process capability, and establish a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires practical problem-solving, data-driven decision making, and strong collaboration with production, engineering, quality and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing process improvement and Lean/Six Sigma.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other methods.
• Implement visual management to expose issues and drive action.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and value stream mapping sessions.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure performance and savings.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, maintenance and supply chain.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity assessments.
• Support standardized work instructions and best practices.
• Lead problem-solving using A3, 8D, and DMAIC.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities while maintaining safety and quality.
• Train staff on Lean principles and problem-solving tools.
• Support new equipment installations and process validations.
• Ensure compliance with policies, quality standards and safety.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Structured problem solving

Project management

Excel

Communication

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Cadrex is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives and optimize safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across our manufacturing operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams to eliminate waste, improve process capability, and establish a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires practical problem-solving, data-driven decision making, and strong collaboration with production, engineering, quality and maintenance teams.