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Position Overview An industry-leading manufacturing and critical solutions organization is seeking high-impact Continuous Improvement / Manufacturing Engineers for long-term contract engagements across the United States. This is a heavy-travel position designed for proven "road warrior" continuous improvement specialists. In this role, you will travel weekly to plant operations to lead hands-on process optimization initiatives, eliminate operational bottlenecks, perform value stream analyses, and optimize inventory/cycle count processes across fabrication, assembly, and production lines. Core Non-Negotiable Requirements To be considered for this role, candidates must demonstrated specific resume examples highlighting: Value Stream Mapping (VSM): Hands-on experience mapping current and future state workflows, identifying waste, and implementing stream improvements across manufacturing processes.

Cycle Count & Inventory Accuracy Improvement:

Proven track record of evaluating, troubleshooting, and improving shop-floor cycle count performance, WIP tracking, and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities Value Stream & Flow Optimization:

Lead VSM events and continuous improvement initiatives across production, fabrication, and assembly cells to reduce lead times and enhance throughput.

Cycle Count & Inventory Control:

Perform root-cause analysis on inventory discrepancies, optimize WIP tracking, and design/execute robust cycle count programs to drive accuracy.

Process Standardization:

Create, update, and standardize Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and process documentation aligned with Lean manufacturing principles.

Data-Driven Analysis:

Conduct Time Studies, line-balancing assessments, capacity evaluations, and labor utilization analyses to optimize plant resource planning.

Quality & Risk Mitigation:

Apply Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles and participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to support operational changes and product improvements.

Qualifications & Background Education:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent hands-on Lean/CI industry experience).

Experience:

3+ years of engineering/CI experience in a manufacturing or assembly plant setting (metal fabrication, assembly, or HVAC components preferred).

Travel Flexibility:

100% comfortable with weekly travel to manufacturing facilities across the US as needed.

Continuous Improvement Expertise:

Strong mastery of Lean, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt preferred), Kaizen events, and root-cause corrective action tools.

Technical Software Skills:

Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and exposure to ERP/MRP systems for BOM management and workflow tracking. Application Instructions When applying, please ensure your resume explicitly details specific examples and metric-driven outcomes (e.g., percentage improvements, cycle time reductions, accuracy gains) for your Value Stream Mapping and Cycle Count / Inventory Control projects. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team. AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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