Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Engineer

Silgan Containers; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Lean Six Sigma exposure

Promotion from within

Long-term employment

Job summary

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Lean initiatives in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You will drive projects from planning through implementation, developing programs and standard work to improve efficiency and quality.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and several years of experience with Lean Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, and value-stream mapping, plus strong data analysis and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 4+ years in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years leading Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and standard work.
• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive continuous improvement projects from planning through implementation.
• Develop, deliver, and support Lean Six Sigma programs focused on operational excellence.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities, Kaizen events, TPM initiatives, value stream mapping, 5S, and standard work implementation.
• Assess current manufacturing processes to identify waste, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze operational and statistical data and communicate findings through reports and presentations.
• Train plant leadership and manufacturing employees on new processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Measure and validate results of improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable performance gains.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Operational excellence

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Kaizen

5S

Value Stream Mapping

Standard Work

Job description

Silgan Closures in Evansville, IN is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead Lean initiatives in a high-speed manufacturing environment. You will drive projects from planning through implementation, developing programs and standard work to improve efficiency and quality.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and several years of experience with Lean Six Sigma, TPM, Kaizen, and value-stream mapping, plus strong data analysis and communication skills.