Marmon Holdings, Inc.
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Marmon Holdings, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
The Marmon Group LLC — as part of Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway — offers opportunities to lead at every level and win a better way. We are committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing diverse learning and working opportunities, and empowering everyone to be their best. Location: Preferred near Transportation Group facilities (details included below). Travel: Up to 50% (domestic) About The Role
Join the fast-growing Marmon Transportation Products Group — a dynamic team of 30+ companies and 5,000+ employees focused on advancing industrial excellence. We are seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to lead transformational improvement efforts through Lean, process engineering, and industrial automation. This is an individual contributor role with leadership influence, leading initiatives, and setting the bar for technical excellence. You will work hands-on with our plants to identify opportunities, scope solutions, and implement real, physical improvements to support growth and drive bottom-line impact. As an individual contributor in a team environment, you will be self-directed and feedback oriented, consistently seeking feedback and opportunities to improve. You will act as a technical leader and project driver across multiple business units, leveraging CI expertise to identify improvement opportunities, implement sustainable solutions, and build Lean capability at all levels of the organization. The role includes a heavy team component, including supporting corporate CI rollouts, facilitating webinars, leading shop floor kaizens, and delivering training to scale best practices across Marmon Transportation. Team
The Marmon Transportation CI team drives growth across transportation business units through process improvements and automation. Our strategy includes identifying waste, conducting root cause analysis, hosting lean Kaizen events, and delivering rapid, non-capital improvements. After stabilizing processes, we focus on innovation and automation projects to support sustainable growth and improve safety, quality, and cost. Key Responsibilities
Lead 3 or more cross-functional projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost Facilitate and execute Lean tools including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/Impact Events, A3 problem solving, and standard work development Partner with site leadership and process owners to identify process gaps and implement sustainable solutions Coach and mentor employees at all levels—from shop floor to leadership—in Lean thinking and sustainable operational practices Develop plant-level continuous improvement plans based on assessments and key business needs Track and report KPIs and CI progress; establish effective Management Review systems Assist in identifying metrics, creating dashboards, and reporting on progress toward plant and corporate CI targets Help lead Management Review and follow-up routines to drive accountability and sustainment Understand each business unit and location's place in the lean journey and guide them culturally and technically to the next step Process Engineering & Automation
Analyze and map existing manufacturing processes; identify bottlenecks and design future states aligned with business growth goals Scope and implement automation solutions, including in-house and vendor-built systems Lead feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI modeling to support capital requests Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and integrators to prototype and deploy technologies Support IIoT initiatives, system connectivity, and data collection for performance tracking Support 8020 initiatives and guide them through implementing 8020 at a business and shop floor level Mentorship & Technical Guidance
Act as the project technical lead and mentor junior engineers in Lean and automation problem-solving Share expertise across multiple locations with diverse stakeholder teams Help improve internal automation processes and contribute to standardization efforts Team Culture
Work Ethic: Team is passionate about driving improvements for BUs Mentorship & Collaboration: Senior mentors with years of operational and technical experience; emphasis on helping teammates and BUs People Centric Team: Success of individuals and teams matters; strong relationships are valued Qualifications
Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, automation engineering, or related fields Experience in manufacturing operations, Lean, CI, and/or automation engineering Deep understanding of Lean principles and a track record of leading impactful CI projects Demonstrated success leading Lean initiatives and delivering automation solutions Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills Comfort working in factories and in ambiguous environments where scope evolves Preferred
Hands-on experience with shop floor improvement projects Exposure to CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, etc.) Working knowledge of IIoT and data systems integration Familiarity with automation implementation in a Lean context Familiarity and/or a drive to learn/utilize AI and industrial simulation software What We Offer
Influence across a large industrial network of 30+ companies Opportunities to attend industry trade shows and research state-of-the-art technologies Career development through hands-on projects and leadership coaching Flexibility to shape your role — leadership tracks available if desired Mentorship and professional development pathways — including future leadership roles if desired Pay Range 56,000.00 - 84,000.00 We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more! Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying. Seniorities & Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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The Marmon Group LLC — as part of Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway — offers opportunities to lead at every level and win a better way. We are committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing diverse learning and working opportunities, and empowering everyone to be their best. Location: Preferred near Transportation Group facilities (details included below). Travel: Up to 50% (domestic) About The Role
Join the fast-growing Marmon Transportation Products Group — a dynamic team of 30+ companies and 5,000+ employees focused on advancing industrial excellence. We are seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to lead transformational improvement efforts through Lean, process engineering, and industrial automation. This is an individual contributor role with leadership influence, leading initiatives, and setting the bar for technical excellence. You will work hands-on with our plants to identify opportunities, scope solutions, and implement real, physical improvements to support growth and drive bottom-line impact. As an individual contributor in a team environment, you will be self-directed and feedback oriented, consistently seeking feedback and opportunities to improve. You will act as a technical leader and project driver across multiple business units, leveraging CI expertise to identify improvement opportunities, implement sustainable solutions, and build Lean capability at all levels of the organization. The role includes a heavy team component, including supporting corporate CI rollouts, facilitating webinars, leading shop floor kaizens, and delivering training to scale best practices across Marmon Transportation. Team
The Marmon Transportation CI team drives growth across transportation business units through process improvements and automation. Our strategy includes identifying waste, conducting root cause analysis, hosting lean Kaizen events, and delivering rapid, non-capital improvements. After stabilizing processes, we focus on innovation and automation projects to support sustainable growth and improve safety, quality, and cost. Key Responsibilities
Lead 3 or more cross-functional projects to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost Facilitate and execute Lean tools including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/Impact Events, A3 problem solving, and standard work development Partner with site leadership and process owners to identify process gaps and implement sustainable solutions Coach and mentor employees at all levels—from shop floor to leadership—in Lean thinking and sustainable operational practices Develop plant-level continuous improvement plans based on assessments and key business needs Track and report KPIs and CI progress; establish effective Management Review systems Assist in identifying metrics, creating dashboards, and reporting on progress toward plant and corporate CI targets Help lead Management Review and follow-up routines to drive accountability and sustainment Understand each business unit and location's place in the lean journey and guide them culturally and technically to the next step Process Engineering & Automation
Analyze and map existing manufacturing processes; identify bottlenecks and design future states aligned with business growth goals Scope and implement automation solutions, including in-house and vendor-built systems Lead feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and ROI modeling to support capital requests Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and integrators to prototype and deploy technologies Support IIoT initiatives, system connectivity, and data collection for performance tracking Support 8020 initiatives and guide them through implementing 8020 at a business and shop floor level Mentorship & Technical Guidance
Act as the project technical lead and mentor junior engineers in Lean and automation problem-solving Share expertise across multiple locations with diverse stakeholder teams Help improve internal automation processes and contribute to standardization efforts Team Culture
Work Ethic: Team is passionate about driving improvements for BUs Mentorship & Collaboration: Senior mentors with years of operational and technical experience; emphasis on helping teammates and BUs People Centric Team: Success of individuals and teams matters; strong relationships are valued Qualifications
Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, automation engineering, or related fields Experience in manufacturing operations, Lean, CI, and/or automation engineering Deep understanding of Lean principles and a track record of leading impactful CI projects Demonstrated success leading Lean initiatives and delivering automation solutions Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills Comfort working in factories and in ambiguous environments where scope evolves Preferred
Hands-on experience with shop floor improvement projects Exposure to CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, AutoCAD, etc.) Working knowledge of IIoT and data systems integration Familiarity with automation implementation in a Lean context Familiarity and/or a drive to learn/utilize AI and industrial simulation software What We Offer
Influence across a large industrial network of 30+ companies Opportunities to attend industry trade shows and research state-of-the-art technologies Career development through hands-on projects and leadership coaching Flexibility to shape your role — leadership tracks available if desired Mentorship and professional development pathways — including future leadership roles if desired Pay Range 56,000.00 - 84,000.00 We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more! Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying. Seniorities & Employment
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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