Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer at Link Technical Talent Continuous Improvement Engineer at Link Technical Talent in Peoria Heights, Illinois Posted in 6 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Continuous Improvement Engineer

• Industrial Manufacturing Peoria, Illinois (Commutable from: East Peoria, Morton, Creve Coeur, Bartonville, Pekin, Washington, Pottstown, Norwood $80,000
• $100,000 + Career Progression + Paid Overtime + Monday
• Thursday (4 10s) + 3 Weeks PTO + Tuition Assistance + Excellent Company Benefits Are you a Continuous Improvement Engineer with a passion for driving cost savings, lean initiatives, and operational excellence, looking to join a market-leading organization offering long-term progression and the opportunity to make a major impact across manufacturing operations?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of continuous improvement initiatives within a growing manufacturing environment, leading projects focused on cost reduction, process optimization, and efficiency gains across production. This company has a fantastic reputation in their industry and offers an unrivalled benefits package. Their current President started off as an Intern and is just one of many success stories within the business. They are now looking to bring in a Continuous Improvement Engineer who can drive change and grow with the company long-term. In this role, you will lead and implement CI initiatives across the shop floor, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, and deliver measurable improvements. You will be responsible for driving Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen projects, analyzing production data, and implementing solutions that directly impact cost, quality, and delivery performance. This role would suit a Continuous Improvement Engineer who is passionate about Lean manufacturing, enjoys delivering measurable cost savings, and wants to play a key role in driving operational excellence within a well-established manufacturer.

The Role:

Lead continuous improvement projects focused on cost reduction, waste elimination, and efficiency improvements Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen initiatives across production Work cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams to drive sustainable improvements Monday

• Thursday, 6am
• 4:30pm

The Person:

Experience in Continuous Improvement / Lean Engineering within a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and cost-saving initiatives Proven track record of delivering measurable process improvements and cost reductions Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Key Words:

Continuous Improvement Engineer, CI Engineer, Lean Engineer, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, Cost Reduction, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Waste Reduction, Production Improvement, Peoria, Illinois