Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and life insurance

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

Bolzoni North America is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements across production lines in Sulligent, AL. You will work with production, quality, maintenance and engineering teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity and cost performance.

The role emphasizes implementing Lean/Six Sigma projects, evaluating new products for manufacturability, and supporting automation and digital manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; OR Associate's degree with 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• 3-5 years in manufacturing, process engineering, CI, or related area.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting production issues.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using Lean, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke and other methodologies.
• Evaluate manufacturability and assembly efficiency of products, processes and equipment.
• Develop and improve processes, tooling, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Support automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Participate in CI tools such as APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, GPS, 6σ.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Time management

Automation

Robotics

PLCs

Machine controls

AI tools & data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Associate's degree + 5+ years manufacturing experience

Tools

PLCs

Robotics

AI tools

Job description

## Continuous Improvement Manufacturing EngineerApply: Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R8601**Job Title**Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer**Job Category**Engineering**Job Description**Bolzoni is seeking a **Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer** to support manufacturing operations through process improvement, automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing initiatives. This role will work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance across the manufacturing value stream. The **Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer** will drive operational improvements, support new product introductions, and implement innovative manufacturing solutions. **Key Accountabilities*** Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting and resolving production issues.* Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke, and other problem-solving methodologies.* Evaluate new and existing products, processes, and equipment for manufacturability and assembly efficiency.* Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production documentation.* Support automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing initiatives.* Participate in CI tools such as APQP (FMEA, Control Plans, MSA), GPS, 6σ, and other applicable tools* Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects and capital improvement initiatives and supports the BGPull* Research and implement new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and process improvements.* Maintain engineering changes, process documentation, routing information, tooling records, and quality documentation.* Utilize AI-enabled tools and digital technologies to improve analysis, decision-making, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement efforts. **Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field; OR Associate's degree with 5+ years of relevant manufacturing experience* 3-5 years of manufacturing, process engineering, continuous improvement, or related experience* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving methodologies* Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills* Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Ability to take initiative and work independently* Knowledge of automation, robotics, PLCs and machine controls* Knowledge of machining, welding, and assembly processes* Experience with time studies, labor analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies* Experience with AI tools and data-driven decision-making technologies**Job Type**Permanent**Time Type**Full time**Work Hours**40**Travel Required**No**Primary Location**Bolzoni US Sulligent, AL**Address**7711 US Highway 278**Zip Code**35586**Field-Based**No**Relocation Assistance Available**No### We are an equal opportunity employer with an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and life insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing.### EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/DisabledHyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster and Yale brand names.As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care.Our achievements are driven by our people, our strong culture and commitment to our values, which are founded on a philosophy of integrity, respect and excellence. At Hyster-Yale, you can feel the loyalty from the inside out.