Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.; Gallatin, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Bonuses/commission

Job summary

Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. in Gallatin, TN is seeking a Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer to streamline manufacturing, cut waste, and boost efficiency through Kaizen events and data-driven methods.

You will lead process improvements, train associates, and partner with plant leadership to implement permanent changes while analyzing value streams and cost benefits. This role requires hands-on problem solving and strong Excel and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial/manufacturing engineering is required.
• At least 3 years of Lean Continuous Improvement experience is required.
• Lead kaizen events, time studies, root cause analysis using 5 Whys, 5S, A3 thinking and PDCA; analyze value streams.
• Analytical ability with data collection and statistically significant analyses.
• Proficient Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, charts, nested IFs, macros) and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong project management and presentation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support Lean roadmap and train associates on 5S and Lean tools.
• Facilitate kaizen events and coach teams to remove waste.
• Collect and analyze data; summarize findings and implications.
• Maintain project-tracking, perform cost-benefit analysis and prioritize work.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Lean CI

Kaizen events

Time studies

Root cause analysis

5S

A3 thinking

PDCA

Value streams

Advanced Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Macros

Project management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial /manufacturing engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees. Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures. Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

Simpson Strong-Tie est une société internationale de produits de construction qui possède plusieurs sites en Europe. En tant que pionnier de l'industrie du bâtiment et leader mondial des solutions structurelles, nous avons une passion inégalée pour la résolution de problèmes par le biais d'une ingénierie efficace et d'une innovation poussée. Depuis 1956, notre mission consiste à rechercher des produits et des technologies de construction toujours meilleurs et à offrir à nos clients un service et une assistance exceptionnels. Chez Simpson Strong-Tie, vous trouverez des personnes talentueuses, passionnées, dévouées, humbles et bienveillantes qui sont toutes liées par notre mission commune : fournir des solutions qui aident les gens à concevoir et à construire des structures plus sûres et plus solides. Nous espérons que vous construirez votre carrière avec nous.

Position Overview

As a Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for streamlining the manufacturing process, eliminating waste, increasing efficiency and driving continuous improvement through the plant and warehouse/ shipping department. You will facilitate Kaizen events and support team leaders to identify bottlenecks in processes, collect and analyze data, implement countermeasures, evaluate process after change, compile results, present findings and solutions, recommend permanent changes to processes, and train associates on continuous improvement methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Lean Continuous improvement roadmap through training our associates on 5S and Lean Methods and Tools, facilitating kaizen events, and managing improvement projects pipeline. (35%)
• Facilitate/Support Lean (kaizen) events aimed to remove process waste and serve as a coach/mentor to team leads and associates. (35%)
• Collect, organize and analyze data, summarize findings, develop conclusions for projects and key business metrics and/or processes. (20%)
• Maintain project-tracking pipeline, prepare cost benefits analysis for review with management team, and make recommendations for prioritizations. (10%)
• Other assignments as needed/requested.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial /manufacturing engineering, required.
• 3 years Lean Continuous Improvement experience, required.
• Lead kaizen events, conduct time studies, conduct root cause analysis and 5Whys, conduct 5S, teach A3 thinking and PDCA, and analyze Value Streams.
• Analytical ability: Data collection and statically significant analysis.
• Ability to perform advanced Microsoft Excel skills such as, V-lookup, Pivot tables and charts, Nested If Statements, and Macros.
• Project management, presentation skills/power point skills.

Travel Required

This job requires 10% domestic travel.

Work Status & Location

This full-time, exempt position is in Gallatin, TN.

Relocation

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

Pay $75,100 - $120,200 / year

Essential Functions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift to 25 lbs.

Work Environment

This job is operated in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Rewards & Benefits

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs. Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs. Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.