TITLE:  Continuous Improvement Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:   Industrial Manufacturing

LOCATION: Janesville, WI

REPORTS TO:  Vice President of Operations

COMPENSATION RANGE:  Competitive Compensation Plan

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 

CITIZENSHIP:  Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and able to work for any U.S. Employer

RELOCATION PACKAGE:  Yes

BENEFIT PACKAGE: Yes

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:  Experience in lieu of Bachelors, but a 4 year degree is preferred

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:  5+ Years

QUALITY EXPERIENCE:  Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kazan, or 5S or similar quality programs would be a solid plus

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  One

POSITION SUMMARY:  How You Will Make an Impact

Are you ready to substantially impact manufacturing and operational processes? We seek a Continuous Improvement Engineer to support our Plant and Operations leadership. In this role, you will identify and implement strategies to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.

·         Manufacturing Management and Assembly Experience: Proven background in managing and overseeing manufacturing processes and assembly operations.

·         Lean Manufacturing Expertise: Strong understanding and application of Lean manufacturing principles.

MUST HAVE: 

The Nuts and Bolts

·         Identify and Facilitate Improvement Projects: Tackle projects aimed at reducing lead-times, improving inventory turnover, minimizing scrap and rework, achieving direct labor cost savings, and enhancing equipment reliability.

·         Lead Project Teams: Work alongside the CI Manager to guide continuous improvement project teams and conduct training sessions to drive cultural change through practical, "learn by doing" exercises and workshops.

·         Conduct Root Cause Analysis: Troubleshoot manufacturing and business issues through advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping, ensuring smooth material flow, optimized project plans, and efficient production capacity and facility design.

·         Value Stream Mapping: Lead value stream mapping initiatives to define "As-Is" processes and transition to "Future State" improvements.

·         Develop and Conduct Compliance Audits: Ensure all processes meet required standards through rigorous compliance audits.