COS Improvement Engineer

Carlisle Construction Materials; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Companies, a leading building envelope solutions provider, seeks a COS Improvement Engineer in the Phoenix area. The role focuses on applying Lean Six Sigma to identify and manage projects that improve process control and plant efficiency while collaborating with plant personnel and management.

Standard hours are Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with occasional overtime and 20% travel year-round to support multiple sites. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Operational understanding of manufacturing processes and related software systems.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, 5S, TPM, DMAIC, etc.).
• Strong Six Sigma skills including DMAIC, SPC, DOE.
• Excellent project and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SAP, Minitab, Wonderware.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving and analytics.
• Ability to identify, scope, and execute multiple improvement projects.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge to the manufacturing processes to identify improvement.
• Perform root cause analysis to reduce process variation.
• Utilize statistical analysis and software tools to evaluate manufacturing.
• Prepare written justifications for approved capital expenditures (ACEs).
• Play a key role in advancing CCM's lean journey across the organization.
• Facilitate events and meetings focused on manufacturing improvements and cost.
• Track and report project progress and results.
• Coordinate and manage teams and projects to execute and sustain improvement.
• Identify and prioritize potential manufacturing improvement projects in responsible areas.
• Attend and facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement events.
• Work with the COS team to further drive the COS journey to a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean tools

Six Sigma

DMAIC

SPC

Minitab

SAP

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Minitab

Wonderware

Job description

Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable.

We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today's challenges.

We're equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.

With manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions; apply today and come grow with us.

Job Summary

The COS Improvement Engineer will apply engineering and Lean Six Sigma knowledge and concepts to identify, scope, and manage projects and activities that will improve process control and overall plant efficiency. The position requires the ability to build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with plant personnel and management to effectively identify and execute the activities. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills are also required. Standard work hours Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm with occasional overtime and weekends required. Travel 20% throughout the year.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Apply engineering knowledge to the manufacturing processes to identify improvement
• Perform root cause analysis to reduce process
• Utilize statistical analysis and software tools to evaluate manufacturing
• Prepare written justifications for approved capital expenditures (ACEs).
• Play a key role in advancing CCM's lean journey across the
• Facilitate events and meetings focused on manufacturing improvements and cost
• Track and report project
• Coordinate and manage numerous teams and projects to execute and sustain improvement
• Identify and prioritize potential manufacturing improvement projects in responsible
• Attend and facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement events throughout the
• Work with the COS team to further drive the overall COS journey to establish a culture of continuous improvement throughout CCM.
• Research and prepare written justifications for capital

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Operational understanding of manufacturing, business software systems, business systems functions and how they inter-relate, and customer expectations.
• Proficient understanding of fundamental Lean tools including, but not limited to, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Mistake Proofing, TPM, MDI, Root Cause Analysis, etc.
• Strong understanding of Six Sigma tools and approach including, but not limited to, DMAIC, Measurement System Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability, Experimental Design (DOE), etc.
• Effective project and time management techniques
• Working knowledge of various software systems including Microsoft Office, SAP, Minitab, Wonderware, etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, problem solving and analytical skills, conflict resolution, listening skills, coaching and facilitating skills.
• Ability to identify, scope, and execute numerous improvement projects
• Capacity to communicate complex theories in simple terms to all levels of the
• Effectively able to articulate technical details in written