Leaders Staffing, LLC · 1 day ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Fort Wayne, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expLeaders Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer for their client in the automotive industry. This role involves leading Continuous Improvement initiatives, providing training, and fostering a culture of Lean thinking to enhance operational efficiency and cost reduction.
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Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects focused on cost reduction, quality, and process performance
Provide CI training and coaching at all levels of the organization
Partner with Engineering and Operations on staffing, manpower, capacity, and time studies
Maintain CI project schedules, track progress, and document measurable operational improvements
Collaborate with Quality teams to resolve production and process issues
Support Production Control, Material Planning, and Inventory Management improvement initiatives
Conduct time studies, value stream mapping, and OEE analysis
Support prototype and pilot runs to assess design and process feasibility
Calculate cost savings and partner with Finance/Plant Controller to validate and document results
Track and report CI project status and results to plant leadership
Interface with Maintenance to identify equipment improvements, TPM, and reliability opportunities
Serve as a change agent and mentor for team leaders and cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
3+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, or Continuous Improvement
Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Process Improvement
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
Experience with Kaizen events, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and cost reduction initiatives
Ability to read technical drawings and understand manufacturing processes
Strong communication, facilitation, and change management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools
High-energy self-starter with the ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Working toward or holding Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Automotive industry experience
Bachelor's
Continuous improvement: 5 years
Lean management: 1 year
Lean Six Sigma: 1 year
Automotive Manufacturing: 5 years
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Leaders Staffing, LLC
Leaders Staffing is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in staffing and employment services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2024-10-23
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