Operational Excellence Engineer - Manufacturing & CI

Brooksource

Columbia Township (MO)

On-site

USD 83,000 - 96,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care FSA

Supplemental coverage

401k with company match

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid company holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brooksource is seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer to support a highly technical manufacturing operation focused on continuous improvement, production performance, workforce development, and operational efficiency. This role serves as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing operations, and production teams to drive process improvements and scalable training.

The ideal candidate will leverage data to drive decisions, develop dashboards and KPIs, and implement sustainable improvements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
Experience in manufacturing or technical industrial environments.
Background in Lean/CI/Six Sigma methodologies.
Strong data analytics and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

Analyze production data to identify trends and gaps for improvement.
Develop and enhance training programs for technicians.
Improve SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
Establish processes for knowledge transfer between teams.
Support troubleshooting and distinguish root causes from systemic issues.
Create standardized work and support tools to boost efficiency.
Develop dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics.
Participate in daily operations meetings and translate tech info into priorities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on sustainable process improvements.
Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.