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Continuous Improvement Engineer

Skillframe

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$35.58-52.40 /h
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Mentor, OH
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Drive measurable improvements in on-time delivery (OTD), production stability, and assembly efficiency through root-cause analysis, cross-functional problem solving, and sustainable process improvements across fabrication, assembly, and engineering.

  • Lead initiatives to improve OTD performance and achieve company targets.
  • Analyze OTD misses and identify root causes including material shortages, engineering changes, quality issues, rework, and scheduling conflicts.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools for OTD, production performance, and improvement initiatives.
  • Engage daily with production lines to identify constraints, disruptions, shortages, and assembly inefficiencies.
  • Standardize communication with supervisors and escalate systemic issues with data-driven recommendations.
  • Conduct time studies on high-labor assemblies and bottleneck operations to improve labor efficiency and line balance.
  • Develop and implement standard work practices and support Design for Assembly (DFA) improvements.
  • Align fabrication output with assembly priorities and proactively identify shortages before they impact production.
  • Lead Lean and Six Sigma problem-solving activities using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Pareto Analysis.
  • Coordinate corrective actions across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.
  • Support daily production reviews and weekly OTD performance meetings.
  • Maintain issue trackers, action logs, and continuous improvement documentation.
  • Translate operational data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
  • Other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Engineering degree required; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering preferred

  • 3–7 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, 3D modeling software, and manufacturing systems

  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), time studies, standard work, and root-cause analysis

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with both shop-floor personnel and leadership teams

  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

  • Ability to stand and walk frequently.

  • Ability to talk and hear

  • Clear vision at close and mid distances

  • Color vision (able to distinguish colors)

  • Manual dexterity to operate general office equipment, such as phone, computer, printer, scanner, copy machine and fax.

  • Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel

  • Ability to reach with hands and arms

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.