Continuous Improvement/Lean Mfg Engineer

Saft; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Stock purchase plan

Career development

Recognition programs

Parental leave

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Short-term Disability

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Employee referral award

Job summary

Saft is seeking a highly motivated Continuous Improvement/Lean Mfg Engineer to drive efficiency and quality across our operations. You will identify and implement process improvements, lead cross-functional teams, and monitor outcomes to ensure sustained impact.

The role emphasizes hands-on floor work to translate CI into tangible productivity gains. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5–7 years of CI experience, with strong knowledge of lean methods and statistical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 5-7 years' experience in Continuous Improvement/World Class role.
• Proven experience in process improvement or continuous improvement roles.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Proficient in process mapping, root cause analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage learners of all levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas of improvement within our processes and systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams in process improvement efforts.
• Conduct thorough analyses to identify root causes and develop actionable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, timelines, and success criteria.
• Develop and implement process improvement plans and strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
• Provide training and guidance on continuous improvement methodologies.
• Spend ~60% of time on the production floor on productivity projects from value stream maps and data collections.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Six Sigma BB

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Continuous Improvement/Lean Mfg Engineer to join our team. As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will play a crucial role in identifying and implementing process improvements that drive efficiency and quality across our organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze current processes and develop innovative solutions to optimize our operations. Additionally, you will be responsible for evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of implemented improvements to ensure sustained impact and success.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• 5-7 years' of experience in Continuous Improvement/World Class role
• Proven experience in process improvement or continuous improvement roles
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and methodologies
• Proficient in process mapping, root cause analysis, and statistical analysis
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage learners of all levels
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and drive results
• Six Sigma BB certification is a plus
• Toyota Production System exposure is a plus
• Identify areas of improvement within our organization's processes and systems
• Lead cross-functional teams in process improvement efforts
• Conduct thorough analysis to identify root causes and develop actionable solutions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, time lines, and successes criteria
• Develop and implement process improvement plans and strategies
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented improvements
• Provide training and guidance to team members on continuous improvement methodologies
• Approximately 60% of your time will be on the production floor alongside the team on productivity projects identifed from Value Stream Maps, data collections, CI Committee, etc.

Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs. Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

We appreciate diverse skills/experience and yours could add immense value to our team. Our customers have varied backgrounds and so do our employees. If you are excited about leaving your footprint on our technical customer-centric solutions while increasing sales, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, and genetic information. If you require an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Saft is a global battery company like no other! Our long experience and pioneering spirit, combined with our unique industrial approach, puts us in a leading position to meet the needs of the most demanding customers. Our batteries and battery systems make a different in every market sector they serve.

Established in 19 countries and supported by our 16 production sites, Saft has more than 4,300 employees around the world and more than 3,000 customers across a range of industries.

Since 2016, Saft is a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company that produces and markets various forms of energy, including oil, biofuels, natural gas, green gases, renewables, and electricity. With 100,000 employees, TotalEnergies is committed to provide reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy to as many people as possible. The company operates in approximately 120 countries and places sustainability at the core of its strategy, projects, and operations.

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