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Continuous Improvement Engineer
R D Engineer Garden Grove, California
Direct Hire
Oct 6, 2026
Job Title:
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Location:
Garden Grove, CA
Shift:
Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm
Salary:
$95,000-$105,000 Position Summary
The Continuous Improvement Engineer will lead Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and efficiency. This role will identify improvement opportunities, facilitate Kaizen events, lead cross-functional teams, analyze processes and data, and implement sustainable improvements. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead site continuous improvement activities and support the facility's Lean strategy.
Plan and facilitate Kaizen and process improvement events.
Lead cross-functional teams through root-cause analysis, problem solving, implementation, and follow-up.
Identify and prioritize opportunities to improve productivity, quality, cost, lead time, inventory, and efficiency.
Apply Lean tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, Gemba, waste elimination, PDCA, and structured problem solving.
Conduct process observations, time studies, workflow, and capacity analysis.
Develop process maps, project plans, KPIs, dashboards, and cost-savings analyses.
Track and validate project results and ensure improvements are sustained.
Train and coach employees and leaders on Lean and continuous improvement.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and HSE on improvement initiatives.
Present project results and recommendations to senior management.
Support HSE initiatives and maintain a safe work environment. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field required.
2-5 years of manufacturing, engineering, Lean, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
Demonstrated Lean manufacturing experience in a production environment.
Experience participating in and preferably leading/facilitating Kaizen events required.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and improvement projects preferred.
Aerospace, automotive, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean certification preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, communication, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; ERP/MRP experience preferred.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels. Work Environment
Combination of office and manufacturing floor environments. Requires standing, walking, sitting, and occasional bending, reaching, or lifting up to 25 pounds. PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety footwear, may be required.