Continuous Improvement Engineer | Lean Six Sigma Expert

Winchester Interconnect; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchester Interconnect is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive efficiency, quality, and safety across production; you will gather data, analyze ROI, build fixtures, adjust lines, and develop detailed timelines with input from managers and engineers.

Success requires Lean Six Sigma expertise, project management experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while mentoring staff in CI methods; you will monitor KPIs such as OEE and cycle time to sustain improvements.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• 3+ years of continuous improvement experience.
• In-depth knowledge of implementation processes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Project management experience; able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops to remove bottlenecks.
• Mentor and train staff in Lean methodologies, 5S, and Six Sigma tools.
• Bridge engineering and manufacturing; define and track KPIs like OEE, cycle time, and scrap rates.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Implementation

Communication

Project management

CI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab or similar

Job description

Winchester Interconnect is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive efficiency, quality, and safety across production; you will gather data, analyze ROI, build fixtures, adjust lines, and develop detailed timelines with input from managers and engineers.

Success requires Lean Six Sigma expertise, project management experience, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while mentoring staff in CI methods; you will monitor KPIs such as OEE and cycle time to sustain improvements.