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COS Improvement Engineer
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What they do
A Lean Manufacturing Engineer develops LEAN work methodology within a manufacturing environment, optimizes machining processes to reach optimum product quality, efficiency and process repeatability at the lowest cost. Leads and deploys best practices in the manufacturing process by supporting continuous improvement in various manufacturing processes by reducing the tooling costs and improving the flow of material and setting up cycle times.
$96,686 / year median in California
+14% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking a driven and collaborative Continuous Improvement Engineer to support continuous improvement initiatives across Carlisle divisions. This role partners closely with global and divisional COS leadership teams to drive operational excellence, employee engagement, and measurable business results across manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate will help improve plant safety, on-time delivery, product quality, cost management, and operational performance through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Key Responsibilities Support the division's COS journey and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Analyze current operations using Value Stream Mapping, gap analysis, and Lean tools
Lead and facilitate Kaizen events and improvement initiatives
Coach and train employees and leaders on COS principles and Lean methodologies
Implement and sustain programs such as 5S, SQDC Visual Management, TPM, and Idea Systems
Partner with plant leadership to align operational excellence strategies with business goals
Establish measurable standards and ensure sustainability of improvements
Mentor plant COS champions and support steering committee activities Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field required
Minimum 2 years of relevant manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement experience
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Lean Certification or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred
Strong communication, facilitation, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Additional Information Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Occasional overtime and weekend work required
Travel requirement: 50%-80% throughout the year If you are passionate about operational excellence and driving meaningful change in manufacturing environments, we encourage you to apply today.
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