Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Engineer

Sharp Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp Packaging Services in the United States is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to develop and implement operational standards across manufacturing and facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction and productivity improvements from concept to execution.

Responsibilities include applying lean and Six Sigma tools, facilitating problem solving (A3), and optimizing layout, workflows, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Mechanical Engineering) and/or 2–5 years related experience in cGMP packaging or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining project scope, goals, resources, and deliverables.
• Lead cross-functional teams in structured problem solving (A3) activity.
• Apply lean/Six Sigma tools and methods (5S, kaizen, value stream mapping, SMED, visual management, standard work, wastes, DMAIC).
• Develop new or revised business processes within the COE from concept to operations and support functions.
• Coordinate cost reductions, PID formation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and production data to improve efficiency.
• Recommend methods to improve worker efficiency and reduce waste of materials and utilities.
• Evaluate standards for material, labor and overhead.
• Identify and drive projects to change product attributes to improve productivity/quality.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

A3 Problem Solving

Value Stream Mapping

5S & Kaizen

DMAIC

Control Charts

ANOVA

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Sharp Packaging Services in the United States is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to develop and implement operational standards across manufacturing and facilities. You will lead cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction and productivity improvements from concept to execution.

Responsibilities include applying lean and Six Sigma tools, facilitating problem solving (A3), and optimizing layout, workflows, and equipment.