XL Specialized Trailers · 1 day ago
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Manchester, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelXL Specialized Trailers is looking for talented candidates to fill a new opening for a Continuous Improvement Engineer for our team. This role will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) to lead the implementation and maturation of strategic XL Lean processes.
AutomotiveManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Identifying and leveraging best practices in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement-related processes
Assisting in development of our 'everything done with a process' strategy and identifying opportunities for improvement across the organization
Evaluating and interpreting both industry requirements and internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) requirements with the goal of developing robust XL procedures and instructions
Helping site Quality teams and / or senior Quality leadership as subject matter expert (SME) to investigate and correct quality issues and establish continuous improvement opportunities
Lead and facilitate projects generated from our High-Performance Team Board process
Lead and facilitate installation and implementation of ISO-9001 quality management systems
Qualification
Required
Successfully leverages experience supporting manufacturing, product and/or customer quality processes to implement process improvements
Utilizes knowledge and expertise to provide input to and influence the development, application, and maintenance of prevention, root cause corrective action, quality control systems, and protocols
Facilitates, communicates, and visualizes process flows for stakeholders and teams
Functional, matrixed teams to achieve project implementation
Builds relationships with various levels of leadership and individual contributors and influences culture by leveraging change management skills
Implements projects using demonstrated proactive project management skills and risk mitigation techniques
Solution focused - Designs and delivers solutions that meet organizational needs and bring value to the organization
Leads efforts and development with minimal oversight, sets objectives and guides others on execution/approach for achievement of operational results
Must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Person/Permanent Resident 'Green Card' holder
10% travel
Engineering degree required
Communicates with and to all levels of the organization - clear and concise objectives, identifies and share risks and opportunities, ability to create value statement
Preferred
Expertise in ISO-9000 and internal auditing
CORE, Lean, or Six-Sigma experience
Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience
BS in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
Benefits
Free Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee AND dependents!
12 Paid Holidays -including your birthday!
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance and disability coverage
Company
XL Specialized Trailers
XL Specialized Trailers is a market-leading manufacturer of heavy haul and specialized trailers.
Founded in 1995
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
PR Newswire
2025-09-02
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