Job Details

Location: Chesterfield, Michigan

Schedule: Standard business hours

Role Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence through the evaluation of internal processes and the identification of opportunities for improvement. This role involves defining key performance indicators for various functions, analyzing the current state, and proposing goals and objectives to achieve the desired future state. Engaging with process experts, department leaders, and committees is critical to generating innovative improvement ideas and achieving key objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations of internal processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement

• Define and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for functions under review, ensuring they align with organizational goals

• Assess the current state of processes, gathering data and insights to establish a baseline for improvements

• Propose measurable goals, objectives, and actionable plans to achieve the desired future state of operational processes

• Oversee the rollout of process changes, ensuring they are executed effectively and in alignment with improvement goals

• Monitor and measure the progress of implemented changes, analyzing outcomes to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost objectives are met

• Collect and incorporate feedback from stakeholders to refine and optimize processes post-implementation

• Spearhead continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on enhancing safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency across the organization

• Facilitate collaboration across departments, sites, and functions to streamline and standardize shared business processes

• Engage with process experts, department leaders, and committees to generate innovative improvement ideas and achieve key objectives

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and sharing best practices across teams and sites

• Ensure continuous improvement initiatives align with organizational priorities and support long-term business objectives

• Encourage and drive innovative approaches to problem-solving, leveraging advanced methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen

• Follow all organizational policies and procedures related to safety, environmental compliance, and quality standards

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all improvement projects, including plans, progress reports, and performance metrics

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required

• Education: Bachelor's

• Experience: Typically, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or another relevant field

• 2-5 years of experience and familiarity with manufacturing processes, equipment, and relevant software tools for data analysis and process mapping

• Experience providing leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to subordinate groups

• Possess expert knowledge of subject matter

Competencies/Skills

• Ability to follow and give written and verbal directions

• Capable of meeting deadlines

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to identify and seek needed information/research skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push/pull objects up to 25 pounds

• Must be able to work in noisy environments.