Continuous Improvement Engineer (York)

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; York (York County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

PTO & holidays

Bonus potential and pay-for‑performace

Training programs

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join the Operational Excellence team. You will stabilize and advance manufacturing processes by designing, implementing, and sustaining systems that improve cost, quality, and delivery.

Working with Lean, Six Sigma, GMP, you will embed Toyota Production System principles toward sustainable improvements across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or CQE/CMfgE preferred.
• Experience with structured quality and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream mapping and Kaizen events to drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements.
• Develop standardized processes and documentation (Standard Work, PFD, PFMEA, Control Plans).
• Apply problem‑solving methods (A3, 5-Why, fishbone) to root causes and countermeasures.
• Support NPI process readiness and manufacturing capability validation.
• Design testing plans, gauge studies, and statistical analyses to ensure quality.
• Use data to monitor performance and sustain gains across systems.
• Develop training systems and documentation to build workforce capability.
• Support capital investments with AFE documentation and justifications.
• Conduct operational audits and drive follow-up actions.
• Incorporate VOC into improvement initiatives to align with customer value.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Value stream mapping

A3 problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams)

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job Element Sheets

Job description

Come Join Us!

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You'll Get to Do

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is a key member of the Operational Excellence team, focused on stabilizing and advancing manufacturing processes across the business. This role partners cross-functionally to design, implement, and sustain operating systems that improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.

Leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), you will lead the development of standardized processes, enhance supplier and customer value streams, and drive consistency across operations. You will play an active role in embedding Toyota Production System principles moving the organization from foundational understanding to effective, sustained application.

Reporting to the Manager of Operational Excellence, this position works alongside a team of operational experts to translate complex challenges into structured, scalable solutions that strengthen overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead value stream mapping, time studies, and Kaizen events to identify inefficiencies and drive measurable improvements in cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Develop and implement standardized processes and documentation, including Standard Work, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), PFMEA, Control Plans, and Job Element Sheets, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (A3, 5-Why, cause-and-effect analysis, logic trees) to diagnose root causes and implement sustainable countermeasures for complex operational challenges.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by ensuring process readiness, validation, and alignment with manufacturing capabilities, including development of quality systems and documentation.
• Design and execute testing and validation plans, including gauge studies, reliability and repeatability testing, and statistical analysis, ensuring process capability and product quality.
• Utilize data-driven performance management to monitor results, validate improvements, and sustain operational gains across manufacturing systems.
• Develop and manage training systems and documentation to build workforce capability, reinforce standardization, and ensure compliance across operations.
• Support capital investment initiatives, including preparation of AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) documentation to justify process improvements and operational enhancements.
• Conduct and publish operational audits, identify performance gaps, and lead follow-up actions to resolve inconsistencies and quality concerns.
• Integrate voice of the customer insights into improvement initiatives, aligning operational performance with customer expectations and value delivery.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field).
• Preferred certifications: Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).
• Demonstrated success in process development and improvement, with a proven ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver measurable operational outcomes.
• Working experience within structured quality and operating systems (e.g., Toyota Production System, ISO, ASQ frameworks), with a solid understanding of performance-driven environments.
• Strong foundation in manufacturing processes, including the ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and production standards, with practical, hands-on understanding of how processes operate and scale.
• Applied knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and their role in ensuring product quality, consistency, and compliance.

What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you - industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance - PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work - A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training - We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

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