Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

Cadrex Corporate; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Remote work stipend (qualifying)

Education support

Job summary

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions seeks a hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives across our manufacturing operations. You will lead process improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost, partnering with cross-functional teams to eliminate waste and raise process capability.

Responsibilities include directing Kaizen events, time studies, KPI development, and coaching teams in DMAIC, 8D, and A3 problem solving.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Bilingual strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Lean principles and CI methodologies.
• Structured problem solving experience (A3, 8D, DMAIC).
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and related methods.
• Implement visual management to expose abnormalities and drive fixes.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure performance and savings.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and leadership.
• Perform time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity assessments.
• Support standardized work instructions and best practices.
• Lead structured problem solving with A3, 8D, and DMAIC.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

MS Excel

Project Management

Communication

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

DMAIC

A3 Problem Solving

8D Problem Solving

Job description

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions seeks a hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Lean initiatives across our manufacturing operations. You will lead process improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost, partnering with cross-functional teams to eliminate waste and raise process capability.

Responsibilities include directing Kaizen events, time studies, KPI development, and coaching teams in DMAIC, 8D, and A3 problem solving.