John Galt Staffing
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to lead efficiency and process improvement initiatives within our assembly department and support plant-wide productivity enhancements. This role will apply proven methodologies — including Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean, and Six Sigma — to identify opportunities, implement solutions, and sustain measurable gains in quality, safety, delivery, and cost.
In addition to driving continuous improvement, the CI Engineer will also play a key role in capital investment planning and execution, partnering with operations and leadership teams to evaluate, justify, and implement new equipment and technology that enhances capacity, capability, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the assembly department, with a focus on productivity, flow, and defect reduction.
Support and facilitate plantwide efficiency projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to standardize best practices and implement lean methodologies.
Conduct time studies, root cause analyses, and value stream mapping to identify opportunities and eliminate waste.
Drive kaizen events and train employees in problem-solving tools (5S, A3, PDCA, standard work, etc.).
Develop business cases for capital investments, including ROI and payback analyses.
Manage capital projects from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with plant strategy and CI goals.
Track improvement and investment metrics, report progress to leadership, and ensure gains are sustained over time.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement across all levels of the plant.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
Hands‑on experience with Lean/TPS tools (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable improvements.
Experience with capital investment planning and project management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across departments and levels.
Experience in an assembly/manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense preferred).
Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification strongly preferred.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Manufacturing and Engineering Services
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In addition to driving continuous improvement, the CI Engineer will also play a key role in capital investment planning and execution, partnering with operations and leadership teams to evaluate, justify, and implement new equipment and technology that enhances capacity, capability, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the assembly department, with a focus on productivity, flow, and defect reduction.
Support and facilitate plantwide efficiency projects that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to standardize best practices and implement lean methodologies.
Conduct time studies, root cause analyses, and value stream mapping to identify opportunities and eliminate waste.
Drive kaizen events and train employees in problem-solving tools (5S, A3, PDCA, standard work, etc.).
Develop business cases for capital investments, including ROI and payback analyses.
Manage capital projects from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with plant strategy and CI goals.
Track improvement and investment metrics, report progress to leadership, and ensure gains are sustained over time.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement across all levels of the plant.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
Hands‑on experience with Lean/TPS tools (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable improvements.
Experience with capital investment planning and project management.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence across departments and levels.
Experience in an assembly/manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense preferred).
Lean, Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification strongly preferred.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Manufacturing and Engineering Services
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