Strategic Continuous Improvement Engineer

Metal Technologies; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Technologies in Indiana is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across the plant. You will lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives, run DOEs, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance to reduce scrap, improve safety, and boost productivity.

You will develop business cases, manage projects, and promote the MTI Operating System, ensuring standardized processes and sustainable improvements aligned with company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma – Green or Black belt.
• Project Management Certification or equivalent desired.
• 5+ years of experience as an engineer or project manager in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferred.
• Experience with CAD and/or 3-D modeling such as AutoCAD and/or Pro/E preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owner of MTI Operating System and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Manages and directs Operational Excellence processes, projects, and activities.
• Assist plant operations in identifying, prioritizing, and driving manufacturing efficiencies by utilizing continuous improvement techniques and opportunities.
• Provides direction and guidance with cost justification to ensure deliverables are achieved for plant level projects.
• Provides structure to Operational Excellence projects to ensure standardized processes are created and being used.
• Utilize benchmarking process for resolving plant issues, identifying waste in the process and to determine plant and industry best practices.
• Manage the investigation of operational issues by gathering/evaluating data and the development of recommended solutions.
• Perform DOEs to resolve process variation and test out new lower cost products, materials, or processes to create to reduce operating cost and implement best practices.
• Tracking and reporting of Operational Excellence projects to plant and corporate management team.
• Manages the design and layout of equipment, materials, and workspaces to maximize efficiency and utilization.
• Influence the use of Capital investment based on data and process analysis to drive continual improvement.
• Assist with fiscal year plant planning of improvement project opportunities and goal creation.
• Assist with creating and maintaining standard work.
• Manage projects and other duties as assigned.
• Provide training to project champions as needed.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem Solving

DOE

CAD

AutoCAD

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Pro/E

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Metal Technologies in Indiana is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence across the plant. You will lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives, run DOEs, and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and maintenance to reduce scrap, improve safety, and boost productivity.

You will develop business cases, manage projects, and promote the MTI Operating System, ensuring standardized processes and sustainable improvements aligned with company goals.