Continuous Improvement Engineer Location:

Garden Grove, CA Shift:

M-F, 6:00am - 2:30pm

Salary:

$95,000 - $105,000 (DOE) Position Summary The Continuous Improvement Engineer will lead and support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and supporting functions to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, and operational efficiency.

This role will identify improvement opportunities, facilitate Kaizen events, lead cross-functional teams, analyze processes and performance data, and implement sustainable improvements. The position will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, HSE, and other departments and will present project results and recommendations to senior management. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Lead the site's continuous improvement activities and support the facility's Lean strategy. Plan and facilitate Kaizen events, including multi-day/5-day improvement events. Lead cross-functional teams through problem identification, root-cause analysis, countermeasures, implementation, and follow-up. Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, lead time, inventory, and efficiency. Apply Lean tools including 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, Gemba, waste elimination, flow, pull systems, PDCA, and structured problem solving. Conduct process observations, time studies, workflow and capacity analysis to identify waste, bottlenecks, and constraints. Develop current-state/future-state process maps, implementation plans, project dashboards, KPIs, and action plans. Develop business cases and quantify, track, validate, and report productivity, capacity, cost savings, and other project benefits. Monitor completed projects to ensure improvements are sustained. Coach and train employees and leaders on Lean principles, problem solving, and continuous improvement. Partner with Engineering and Operations on equipment, automation, layout, workflow, and manufacturing process improvements. Support capital improvement projects and post-implementation measurement. Benchmark processes and identify best practices. Present project proposals, progress, results, and recommendations to senior management. Promote employee engagement and a culture of continuous improvement. Participate in HSE initiatives and follow all health, safety, and environmental requirements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline required. 2-5 years of manufacturing, engineering, Lean, or continuous improvement experience preferred. Demonstrated experience applying Lean manufacturing principles in a production environment. Experience participating in and preferably leading/facilitating Kaizen events required. Experience leading cross-functional teams and improvement projects strongly preferred. Aerospace, automotive, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience preferred. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean certification, or equivalent training preferred. Project management and financial/cost-savings analysis experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing and structured problem-solving methodologies. Strong analytical and data-analysis skills with the ability to translate data into actionable improvements. Ability to independently plan and facilitate Kaizen events from preparation through follow-up. Ability to lead and influence teams without direct supervisory authority. Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to calculate and communicate productivity improvements, cost savings, capacity improvements, and other project benefits. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business applications. ERP/MRP and manufacturing data systems experience preferred. Ability to work effectively with employees at all organizational levels.

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person