Continuous Improvement Engineer

United States·Houstonmid

Manufacturing & ProductionContinuous Improvement Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

Interface directly with production teams to identify improvement opportunities and gather

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Manufacturing & ProductionContinuous Improvement Engineer

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will drive operational excellence initiatives. This position focuses on leading system improvement projects, developing digitalization business cases and implementing digitalization solution, optimizing production processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational efficiency through systematic improvements and technology solutions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Interface directly with production teams to identify improvement opportunities and gather requirements for system enhancements
Create automated dashboards and reporting systems for production performance tracking
Partner closely with IT department to develop, and implement system improvements and automation solutions for manufacturing operations
Drive systematic improvements across business units through interface with Engineering departments and stakeholder alignment
Conduct comprehensive gap analysis of existing manufacturing systems to identify improvement opportunities and system deficiencies and drive improvements.
Develop detailed business cases for digitalization initiatives, system enhancements, and automation investments
Support Quality Assurance teams in implementing continuous improvement methodologies and statistical process control systems
Facilitate Kaizen events and lean improvement initiatives focusing on system optimization and operational excellence
Create and maintain project documentation, progress reports, and performance metrics for continuous improvement initiatives
Engage with production supervisors and operators to validate system improvements and ensure successful implementation
Lead change management efforts for system implementations and process improvements across multiple departments
Develop and present improvement recommendations to senior management with clear ROI justification and implementation timelines
Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of system improvements and digitalization efforts
Provide training and support to operations teams on new systems and improved processes resulting from continuous improvement projects
Drive and support automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency
Develop and maintain detailed work instructions/SOP (standard operation procedures), process and material flow charts, and other process documents
Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement tools with focus on system optimization
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for conducting gap analysis and identifying system improvement opportunities
Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems including MES, ERP, SCADA, and data visualization platforms for digitalization initiatives
Effective communication and presentation skills for all organizational levels, particularly for business case presentations
Change management skills to drive system implementations and process improvements across multiple departments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, project management software, and statistical analysis tools

Preferred:

Experience with process mapping, value stream mapping, and gap analysis methodologies for system improvement identification
Excellent project management skills with ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple system enhancement initiatives
Programming skills (Python, SQL, VBA) for data analysis, system integration, and process automation development
Business case development expertise including ROI analysis and project justification for digitalization investments
Knowledge of system integration methodologies and digital transformation best practices
Familiarity with automation technologies and Industry 4.0 solutions for manufacturing environments
Leadership capabilities to facilitate cross-functional collaboration with IT, Quality, and Process Engineering teams

Education and Experience:

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
Minimum 1-2 Years’ experience in Continuous improvement role or similar Engineering disciplines.

Preferred:

3-5 years of continuous improvement experience with focus on system optimization and digitalization initiatives
Proven track record of successful cross-functional collaboration with IT departments on system improvement projects
Background in digital transformation and Industry 4.0 implementation projects

Prefer Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Information Systems