Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); California (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive productivity, quality, and safety improvements across plant operations.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, partner with cross-functional teams, analyze data, and train staff to sustain gains while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe working conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 4+ years in process improvement, engineering, or operations in manufacturing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess manufacturing processes, equipment, and plant layouts to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement optimized processes to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency while reducing waste and downtime.
• Collaborate with safety teams to ensure improvements comply with regulations and enhance plant safety.
• Gather and analyze performance data to guide improvement strategies.
• Apply Lean principles, Six Sigma, and other CI tools to optimize workflows and performance.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, QA, and other departments to implement process changes.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on CI practices and new standards.
• Lead root cause analyses for disruptions, defects, or incidents and develop corrective actions.
• Oversee CI projects to ensure on-time, on-budget completion and target achievement.
• Monitor effectiveness of changes and present findings to management to sustain gains.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork and Leadership

Safety Awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma knowledge

Job description

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive productivity, quality, and safety improvements across plant operations.

You will lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, partner with cross-functional teams, analyze data, and train staff to sustain gains while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe working conditions.