Lean CI Engineer: Kaizen & Plant Optimization

ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC in Columbia, PA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Lean initiatives at the Columbia facility. You will identify opportunities, coach Kaizen events, and partner with cross-functional teams to embed continuous improvement into daily operations and plant culture.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2–4 years of manufacturing experience with CI concepts; familiarity with 5S, VSM, Kanban, and ERP systems, plus strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing experience with continuous improvement concepts (Kaizen, Rapid Improvement Events).
• Working knowledge of CI tools such as 5S-Visual management, Value Stream Mapping, Problem Solving, Daily Management, Standard Work, and Kanban.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions and translating into actionable improvements.
• Ability to communicate the CI strategy and roadmap with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operators, supervisors, engineers, and leadership.
• Exposure to project management or quality management systems.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and basic statistical tools.
• Experience supporting change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify improvement opportunities through data collection and observation within the plant and office. Build and maintain funnel of events.
• Facilitate and coach Kaizen events, providing guidance to cross-functional team members before, during, and after improvement activities.
• Partner with functional leaders and frontline teams to support improvements in daily management metrics.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams to implement improvements.
• Track, analyze, and report key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support corrective and preventive actions resulting from audits, customer issues, or internal findings.
• Assist with equipment-related improvement and maintenance initiatives.
• Participate in the company-wide CI network to learn best practices, tools, and methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement knowledge sharing.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Change management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

5S-Visual management

Value Stream Mapping

Problem Solving

Daily Management

Standard Work

Kanban

ERP systems

Statistical tools

Job description

ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC in Columbia, PA is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Lean initiatives at the Columbia facility. You will identify opportunities, coach Kaizen events, and partner with cross-functional teams to embed continuous improvement into daily operations and plant culture.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2–4 years of manufacturing experience with CI concepts; familiarity with 5S, VSM, Kanban, and ERP systems, plus strong problem-solving and