Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for reviewing and monitoring production processes to determine corrective actions within the Pontiac facility.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze production processes to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate plant layout to ensure an efficient manufacturing process and implement improvements in coordination with management.
• Conduct time and capability studies on existing processes, considering tooling, equipment, personnel, material flow, and handling methods.
• Apply Lean methodologies, such as poka-yoke, to eliminate waste and enhance operational efficiency.
• Identify root causes of issues using tools like fishbone diagrams and propose corrective, preventive, and permanent solutions.
• Plan and lead continuous improvement projects, defining scope, required resources, budgets, and project timelines using Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and other visualization tools.
• Collaborate with engineers, plant leads, and key personnel to develop solutions based on study findings and industry best practices.
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis for projects, evaluating ROI and expected performance improvements pre- and post-implementation.
• Document all project phases, including KPIs, costs, cycle times, and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and implement quality initiatives, including preventative maintenance audits and gauge repeatability and reproducibility techniques.
• Lead root-cause analysis meetings to address quality defects, using data on equipment inefficiencies, downtime, and product defects to drive solutions.
• Act as a liaison between plant leads, operators, and management to ensure effective communication and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Encourage plant personnel to contribute improvement ideas through forms and weekly discussion meetings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering an Master's degree preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Ability and desire to work on-site, in-office at our Pontiac, IL location 100%.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and changing environment.