Remote Lean & Process Improvement Engineer

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

3 weeks of paid vacation

8 sick days

11 paid holidays

401(k) match up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Denver, CO is seeking a Remote Continuous Improvement Engineer who travels up to 75% to support plants worldwide. You will lead lean initiatives, time studies, capacity modeling, and Kaizen events to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

You will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, develop standardized work, and sustain measurable improvements using data-driven methods and PFEP tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge is preferred.
• Experience with time studies, capacity analysis, and labor modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production systems and reduce waste.
• Improve facility layout, workflows, and labor models to meet performance goals.
• Enhance material flow using Lean tools and inventory optimization.
• Develop capacity models to identify constraints and support data-driven decisions.
• Conduct time studies and utilization analyses for efficiency gains.
• Apply Value Stream Mapping to identify bottlenecks and eliminate waste.
• Lead process improvements, including new technologies and standardized work.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to establish efficient production standards.
• Train and coach employees on Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation and reporting to track performance and sustain improvements.
• Lead Kaizen events to drive measurable results and cultural adoption.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Job description

Gates Corporation in Denver, CO is seeking a Remote Continuous Improvement Engineer who travels up to 75% to support plants worldwide. You will lead lean initiatives, time studies, capacity modeling, and Kaizen events to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

You will partner with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, develop standardized work, and sustain measurable improvements using data-driven methods and PFEP tools.