IP Process Improvement Engineer

Melaleuca Inc.; Idaho; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Comprehensive benefits

Longevity bonus

On-site fitness center

Free concierge service

Employee restaurant

Job summary

Melaleuca Inc. in Idaho is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to identify opportunities and manage key projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and relevant experience.

The role includes leading cross-functional teams, problem-solving, and developing necessary training programs. The position offers excellent compensation and benefits, including a fitness center and employee restaurant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of previous experience.
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify critical opportunities within assigned scope of work.
• Manage improvement projects from conception through conclusion.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement solutions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt

Goal-oriented

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify critical opportunities within assigned scope of work
• Manage improvement project and activities, from conception through conclusion
• Align with organization the objectives and resources needed to drive the improvement plan
• Establish specific success criteria, timelines, actions, and metrics for the improvement plan
• Lead cross functional teams to implement solutions using Problem Solving techniques
• Develop necessary training to increase capability/skills in each operational team
• Track and Measure results from projects
• Implement Standard Work Processes to sustain the results
• Work with other facilities worldwide to share and reapply ideas and increase technical efficiency
• Reports directly to Site Operations Leader or Site Engineering Leader, dotted to Continuous Improvement Director
• Partners directly with Operations Department Leaders, with Engineering Leaders, and with Maintenance group
• Partners indirectly with Finance (cost accounting), Operations Analitics, Technical Services, Quality, and R&D

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical, manufacturing, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of previous experience
• Ability to work with others on a team
• Strong communication skills
• Strong desire to learn
• Problem solving skills
• Learn and adapts to new situations quickly
• Goal Oriented/strong work ethic
• Hands‑on troubleshooting aptitude
• Understanding of engineering principles, scientific analysis, and project management.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma principles (visual management, standard work, etc.) is a plus
• Self‑motivation and sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to analyze problems and create solutions
• Ability to work independently and professionally
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed work and organizational skills
• Ability to work under stress

Benefits

• Excellent compensation: competitive wage, comprehensive benefits, longevity bonus, on‑site fitness center, free concierge service, and employee restaurant.