NuHire, LLC
Industrial Continuous Improvement Engineer
NuHire, LLC, Channelview, Texas, United States, 77530
Job Description
Job Description
**
About the Role **
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Industrial Continuous Improvement Engineer
to drive operational excellence across our manufacturing and industrial processes. The successful candidate will be a champion of continuous improvement, utilizing methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, enhance quality, and reduce costs in a hands-on, industrial setting. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent project management skills, and the ability to lead change across all levels of the organization.
**
Key Responsibilities **
**
Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives: ** Initiate, manage, and execute continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as
Lean Manufacturing
,
Six Sigma
(DMAIC/DMADV), and
TPM
(Total Productive Maintenance) to achieve measurable business results (safety, quality, delivery, cost).
**
Process Analysis & Mapping: ** Conduct detailed
workflow analysis
and
value stream mapping (VSM)
to identify bottlenecks, waste (Muda), constraints, and non-value-added steps in production, supply chain, and administrative processes.
**
Data-Driven Problem Solving: ** Collect, analyze, and interpret performance data to quantify opportunities, establish baselines, and validate improvements. Utilize statistical tools to solve complex problems and ensure sustainable solutions.
**
Project Management: ** Manage a portfolio of continuous improvement projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and deliver the intended benefits.
**
Training & Mentorship: ** Develop and deliver training on CI tools and concepts (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, SPC) to build a culture of continuous improvement and empower frontline employees.
**
Standardization: ** Develop, document, and implement
Standard Work
and best practices across the facility to ensure consistency and sustain improvements.
**
Cross-Functional Collaboration: ** Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to implement changes and embed continuous improvement practices into daily routines, especially within the
industrial environments
.
**
Qualifications **
**
Required **
**
Education: ** Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
**
Experience: ** Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a continuous improvement role within a
heavy industrial, manufacturing, or production environment
.
**
Certifications/Expertise: **
* Demonstrated experience applying ****Lean principles**** (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Kanban).
Proficiency in
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
and
workflow analysis
.
Hands-on experience with
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
pillars and implementation.
**
Skills: ** Strong proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, Excel). Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
**
Preferred **
**
Certification: **
Six Sigma Green Belt
or
Black Belt
certification.
**
Experience: ** Experience with advanced manufacturing systems or Industry 4.0 concepts.
Company Description
NuHire, LLC is a direct placement recruiting firm dedicated to helping candidates find long term permanent positions, NOT short term contracts. All the positions we represent are permanent positions with full benefits.
Company Description NuHire, LLC is a direct placement recruiting firm dedicated to helping candidates find long term permanent positions, NOT short term contracts. All the positions we represent are permanent positions with full benefits.
**
About the Role **
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Industrial Continuous Improvement Engineer
to drive operational excellence across our manufacturing and industrial processes. The successful candidate will be a champion of continuous improvement, utilizing methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, enhance quality, and reduce costs in a hands-on, industrial setting. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent project management skills, and the ability to lead change across all levels of the organization.
**
Key Responsibilities **
**
Lead Continuous Improvement Initiatives: ** Initiate, manage, and execute continuous improvement projects using methodologies such as
Lean Manufacturing
,
Six Sigma
(DMAIC/DMADV), and
TPM
(Total Productive Maintenance) to achieve measurable business results (safety, quality, delivery, cost).
**
Process Analysis & Mapping: ** Conduct detailed
workflow analysis
and
value stream mapping (VSM)
to identify bottlenecks, waste (Muda), constraints, and non-value-added steps in production, supply chain, and administrative processes.
**
Data-Driven Problem Solving: ** Collect, analyze, and interpret performance data to quantify opportunities, establish baselines, and validate improvements. Utilize statistical tools to solve complex problems and ensure sustainable solutions.
**
Project Management: ** Manage a portfolio of continuous improvement projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and deliver the intended benefits.
**
Training & Mentorship: ** Develop and deliver training on CI tools and concepts (e.g., 5S, Standard Work, Kaizen, SPC) to build a culture of continuous improvement and empower frontline employees.
**
Standardization: ** Develop, document, and implement
Standard Work
and best practices across the facility to ensure consistency and sustain improvements.
**
Cross-Functional Collaboration: ** Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to implement changes and embed continuous improvement practices into daily routines, especially within the
industrial environments
.
**
Qualifications **
**
Required **
**
Education: ** Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
**
Experience: ** Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a continuous improvement role within a
heavy industrial, manufacturing, or production environment
.
**
Certifications/Expertise: **
* Demonstrated experience applying ****Lean principles**** (e.g., Kaizen, 5S, SMED, Kanban).
Proficiency in
Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
and
workflow analysis
.
Hands-on experience with
Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
pillars and implementation.
**
Skills: ** Strong proficiency in data analysis and statistical software (e.g., Minitab, Excel). Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
**
Preferred **
**
Certification: **
Six Sigma Green Belt
or
Black Belt
certification.
**
Experience: ** Experience with advanced manufacturing systems or Industry 4.0 concepts.
Company Description
NuHire, LLC is a direct placement recruiting firm dedicated to helping candidates find long term permanent positions, NOT short term contracts. All the positions we represent are permanent positions with full benefits.
Company Description NuHire, LLC is a direct placement recruiting firm dedicated to helping candidates find long term permanent positions, NOT short term contracts. All the positions we represent are permanent positions with full benefits.