Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Misfitsmarket; Walnut (CA); On-site; USD 70,500 - 105,575; Full time

Job summary

Misfitsmarket is seeking a Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance production efficiency and manage initiatives in our Walnut, CA location. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to support the launch of projects, while employing Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field along with at least 2 years of experience in process improvement. Join us in optimizing operations and contributing to our West Coast fulfillment efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related.
• 2 years of progressive experience in similar roles.
• Knowledge of lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the launch of new projects and initiatives.
• Manage the start-up and validation of software and systems.
• Recommend processes to improve production efficiencies.
• Develop and coach Continuous Improvement Engineers.
• Analyze processes and identify strategic improvement opportunities.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma methodologies

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)

Value stream mapping

Data analysis

Equipment/process operability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related

Job description

Position

Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Work Location

351 Cheryl Lane, Walnut, CA 91789

Work Hours

40 hours/week or Full-time

Salary Range

$70,500 ~ $105,575 per year

Job Duties

• Work with cross-functional teams to support the launch of new projects and initiatives across the country, with a specific focus on our West Coast fulfillment operations.
• Responsible for supporting the team that manages the start-up, validation, and sustainment of our existing and incoming software and systems.
• Recommend processes, procedures, and modifications to improve production efficiencies, manufacturing techniques and production yields for existing products utilizing knowledge of Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
• Determine appropriate skills necessary for equipment/process operability and establishing training requirements.
• Develop and coach current CI Engineers, developing a deep bench of lean-focused teammates.
• Analyze data, use basic statistical tools, and use value stream mapping to gain a deeper understanding of processes and identify strategic improvement opportunities for facility and layout optimization.
• Employ a working knowledge of standard-work to ensure every work activity is properly defined, displayed (point-of-use) and accurately followed by every person to enable safety adherence, consistent quality and productivity being achieved.
• Use basic Lean and Six Sigma methodologies (value stream mapping, time studies) to develop process improvement initiatives.
• Manage a portfolio of lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving quality to provide greater value; implements such tools as: 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Implement such tools as: Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability, Pareto analysis, Fishbone, SMED.
• Create documentation for training materials such as checklists, standard work, and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate plans and other agreements to stakeholders for alignment while listening to feedback and making modifications if appropriate.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related; AND
• 2 years of progressive experience in job offered or related, including knowledge of basic lean and Six Sigma methodologies, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and facility and layout optimization.