Data-Driven Lean Improvement Engineer

Metallized Carbon Corporation; Town of Ossining (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Sick/personal days

Vacation

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

AD&D coverage

Job summary

Metallized Carbon Corporation in Ossining, NY, seeks a hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead data-driven initiatives across operations, quality, and maintenance. You will reduce scrap, improve yield, and raise throughput by applying Lean tools and structured problem solving on the production floor.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, developing standards, dashboards, and value-stream improvements, with a focus on safety and cost performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 2–3 years minimum, 5–7 years preferred in continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven track record of measurable scrap/rework/throughput improvements.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100, SPC, PFMEA, control plans, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI, ERP/MES).

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a company-wide continuous improvement roadmap to reduce scrap, rework, defects, variation, and operating costs while improving quality, efficiency, yield, throughput, and on-time delivery throughout the production value stream.
• Analyze production and quality data, including scrap, rework, first-pass yield, cost of poor quality, cycle time, downtime, and process capability, to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Lead structured root-cause analysis and corrective action using methods such as 5 Whys, fishbone analysis, 8D, DMAIC, Pareto analysis, and statistical problem-solving tools.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to investigate nonconformances and recurring defects, implement corrective and preventive actions, and verify that improvements remain effective over time.
• Provide hands-on support on the manufacturing floor by observing processes, engaging employees, testing solutions, and removing barriers to consistent performance.
• Evaluate and optimize processes throughout the production value stream, from material preparation through final inspection and shipment, with a focus on improving workflow, capacity, cycle time, quality, and throughput.
• Identify the sources of scrap, rework, defects, delays, and process variation at each stage of production; implement effective controls and sustainable improvements that prevent recurrence.
• Facilitate Lean improvement activities, including Kaizen events, value-stream mapping, 5S, standard work, visual management, waste reduction, and process-flow improvements.
• Develop, document, and standardize manufacturing processes, work instructions, control methods, and performance expectations to improve repeatability and accountability.
• Establish baselines, targets, dashboards, and regular reporting for key performance indicators; communicate progress, risks, savings, and results to leadership and affected teams.
• Evaluate workflow, facility layout, material movement, work-in-process, setup practices, scheduling, and handoffs to reduce delays, bottlenecks, and non-value-added activity.
• Collaborate across departments to improve administrative and operational processes, including planning, purchasing, inventory, order flow, documentation, and internal communication.
• Evaluate tooling, fixtures, equipment, automation, and technology improvements; prepare cost-benefit analyses and support implementation of approved investments.
• Support new product introduction and process changes by applying quality-at-the-source principles, risk analysis, process controls, and lessons learned.
• Train and coach employees and supervisors on Lean tools, problem-solving, standard work, and process discipline to build a sustainable culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure improvement activities align with applicable safety requirements, customer specifications, ISO/Quality Management System requirements, and company policies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Change management

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

On-floor coaching

Education

Industrial/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

ERP/MES systems

Job description

Metallized Carbon Corporation in Ossining, NY, seeks a hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead data-driven initiatives across operations, quality, and maintenance. You will reduce scrap, improve yield, and raise throughput by applying Lean tools and structured problem solving on the production floor.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, developing standards, dashboards, and value-stream improvements, with a focus on safety and cost performance.