Quality Continuous Improvement Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Town of Clay (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off (160 hours annually)

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer in Clay, NY. The CIE will lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality through a customized improvement program leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, extensive relevant experience, and certifications in Six Sigma and causal analysis. A competitive rewards package and a commitment to diversity and inclusion await you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in engineering, procurement, construction, and operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support CIL in developing continuous-improvement programs.
• Supervise CI team to achieve improvement tasks.
• Analyze data from processes and develop performance metrics.
• Lead training sessions on continuous-improvement methodologies.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Causal analysis techniques

Data analysis and reporting

Team facilitation

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

Certified Causal Analysis Lead

Tools

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Visio

Job description

Location: Clay, NY. Salary range: $105,000–$160,200 annually. Relocation authorized nationally for families. Telework type: Full-Time Office/Project. Requisition ID: 295923.

Project Overview

Bechtel’s Manufacturing and Technology (M&T) Business Unit is designing, building, and commissioning a semiconductor fab in Clay, NY. The M&T unit serves customers in the semiconductor, data center, life sciences, and electric vehicle markets, delivering projects worldwide.

Job Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer (CIE) will report to the Continuous Improvement Lead (CIL) and lead continuous‑improvement initiatives on this project. The CIE will develop and deliver a customized continuous‑improvement program, including risk‑based strategy, metrics, dashboards, training, analysis tools, and project performance reporting. The role requires applying Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and causal‑analysis techniques to institutionalize improvements that increase efficiency, productivity, and quality.

Major Responsibilities

• Support the CIL in developing and implementing a continuous‑improvement program and risk‑based strategy.
• Manage and supervise a CI team in performing continuous‑improvement tasks.
• Scope, plan, and select appropriate CI tools.
• Analyze data from processes and metrics across projects and functions.
• Develop performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of improvement initiatives.
• Monitor metrics and drive CI activities; develop and apply quality incident OOM criteria and facilitate causal analysis.
• Lead causal‑analysis activities and root‑cause investigations.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions on continuous‑improvement methodologies.
• Contribute to the development of standardized performance indicators for the project.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) with 8–10 years of relevant experience or 12–14 years of relevant work experience.
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Certified Causal Analysis Lead.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Experience continuously improving engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and operations work processes.
• Experience supervising direct reports and achieving measurable continuous‑improvement results through influence and soft skills.
• Training in Kaizen and/or Lean methodologies.
• Training in team facilitation techniques.
• Training in causal‑analysis techniques.
• Structured approach to process analysis and problem solving.
• Experience establishing, monitoring, and analyzing data and reporting results to management.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with PC, Microsoft Office, database administration, Visio (or equivalent), and Minitab.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; optional disability and supplemental insurance; generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period); nine paid holidays; paid parental leave; discretionary bonuses; and a well‑designed 401(k) plan with matching and profit‑sharing components.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].