Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Marvin; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$300 annual wellbeing account

Better Living Day (paid day off)

Annual profit sharing

Volunteer opportunities

Brighter Days Fund support

Job summary

Marvin in Fargo, ND is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead cross-functional teams and drive significant improvements in safety, quality, cost effectiveness, and overall output. This role will focus on identifying gaps in current processes, leveraging data to inform improvements, and delivering sustainable solutions.

The ideal candidate enjoys problem-solving in production environments, has strong communication skills, and a background in engineering. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience are required. A range of inclusive benefits is offered, including profit sharing and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or prints.
• Demonstrated experience using structured problem-solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects that reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while improving process performance.
• Leverage data to understand current performance and identify root causes.
• Create and maintain clear documentation and establish best practices.
• Lead teams in testing changes, measuring results, and ensuring sustainability.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Technical drawing interpretation

Structured problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Join our team at the Marvin Composites plant in Fargo, ND as a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer. In this role, you'll lead cross‑functional teams and drive measurable, sustained improvements in safety, quality, output, and cost effectiveness. Focus on understanding how current processes are performing, identifying gaps, and delivering high impact improvements that scale across the operation.

This role owns and leads a range of projects based on business needs, from cross‑functional initiatives to smaller improvements that can be implemented quickly. These efforts may include driving cost reduction, reducing material waste, and increasing throughput. Leverage data to diagnose performance gaps, prioritize opportunities, and quantify impact while ensuring sustainable results. You'll spend time working directly with production team members to understand challenges, gather input, and turn ideas into workable solutions.

This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys solving complex production‑related problems and driving improvements. Someone who enjoys leading projects across teams, influencing decisions, driving adoption of change, and making sustained improvements.

Highlights of your role

• Identify and lead improvement projects that reduce waste and help teams work more efficiently
• Drive cost reduction initiatives across the organization while improving process performance
• Leverage data to understand current performance, identify root causes, and quantify business impact
• Participate in CI boards and help turn team ideas into actionable improvements
• Create and maintain clear, easy‑to‑follow documentation and help establish best practices that can be repeated and sustained
• Lead teams in testing changes, measuring results, and ensuring improvements are maintained over time

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to communicate clearly, listen, and build trust with others
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• The ability to read and interpret technical drawings or prints
• Demonstrated experience using structured problem‑solving methods to identify root causes, adjust approach, and implement solutions
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Industrial Engineering strongly preferred
• 7 or more years of relevant experience

Benefits

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on whatever makes you happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• $$ Annual profit sharing – get rewarded for the role everyone plays in making Marvin a success
• Giving at Marvin – join coordinated volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund – financial support thanks to your colleagues and the Marvin family should you suffer a personal hardship

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [e-mail].