Operational Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer

Sportsman Boats; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly production bonuses

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Shutdown pay (10 days)

Job summary

Sportsman Boats is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive CI activities at the production level and work with the CI team to improve manufacturing processes, reduce costs, and increase yield.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support 5S and visual management, perform root cause analysis, and track KPI trends to drive quality and efficiency across manufacturing, plant quality, and supplier quality areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years in manufacturing, quality, or continuous improvement environments.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action systems.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational workflows.
• Experience in a production environment and data interpretation for process improvement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with proficiency in Excel.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities for recurring production issues.
• Support waste reduction, process flow improvements, and labor efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with implementation and sustainment of 5S and visual management activities.
• Track and report KPI performance trends related to quality and operational performance.
• Participate in kaizen events and operational improvement workshops.
• Support daily manufacturing quality activities across production areas.
• Investigate internal defects and recurring production quality concerns.
• Work directly with suppliers to address quality concerns and recurring defects.
• Investigate internal defects and recurring production quality concerns.
• Analyze defect trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Support containment activities and verification of corrective action effectiveness.
• Conduct process audits and layered process verification activities.
• Work closely with production leadership to improve process consistency and accountability.
• Assist with implementation of quality systems and process controls.
• Support warranty reduction initiatives through proactive process improvements.
• Work directly with suppliers to address quality concerns and recurring defects.
• Support supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and follow-up activities.
• Assist with supplier audits and performance evaluations.
• Coordinate containment activities for supplier-related issues.
• Help improve incoming material quality and supplier accountability.
• Track supplier quality metrics and communicate performance trends.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Standard reporting tools

Job description

Sportsman Boats is looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer who will execute CI (Continuous Improvement) activities and events at the production level. This person will work alongside the CI team and is responsible for improving the outcomes of manufacturing and operational processes, efficiency, reducing cost, and increasing yield.

What you will do:

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities for recurring production issues
• Support waste reduction, process flow improvements, and labor efficiency initiatives
• Assist with implementation and sustainment of 5S and visual management activities
• Support value stream improvement efforts and operational process optimization
• Develop and improve standardized work instructions and process documentation
• Track and report KPI performance trends related to quality and operational performance
• Participate in kaizen events and operational improvement workshops

Plant Quality

• Support daily manufacturing quality activities across production areas
• Investigate internal defects and recurring production quality concerns
• Analyze defect trends and recommend corrective actions
• Support containment activities and verification of corrective action effectiveness
• Conduct process audits and layered process verification activities
• Work closely with production leadership to improve process consistency and accountability
• Assist with implementation of quality systems and process controls
• Support warranty reduction initiatives through proactive process improvements

Supplier Quality

• Work directly with suppliers to address quality concerns and recurring defects
• Support supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) and follow-up activities
• Assist with supplier audits and performance evaluations
• Coordinate containment activities for supplier-related issues
• Help improve incoming material quality and supplier accountability
• Track supplier quality metrics and communicate performance trends

To be considered you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or continuous improvement environments
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action systems
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational workflows
• Experience working directly within a production environment
• Ability to interpret data and identify process improvement opportunities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard reporting tools

Preferred Education and Experience

• Hands‑on problem‑solving mentality
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams without direct authority
• Strong floor presence and engagement with production teams
• Self‑motivated with strong follow‑through
• Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail with focus on execution and accountability

Core Competencies

• Gemba-oriented approach
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Lean tool proficiency
• Team collaboration and influence
• Accountability and ownership

Why should you consider joining the Sportsman team?

• We promote from within on a regular and consistent basis
• Every employee is offered lean manufacturing and 5S training
• Our employees are treated with respect
• We offer quarterly production bonuses
• You will learn from the best in the industry
• Great benefits including 10 days paid time off, 10 days shutdown pay, insurance, 401(k), and more!

Sportsman Boats is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Apply online or come by our plant at 113 Sportsman Way, Summerville, SC 29483.