Continuous Improvement Technician

Continuous Improvement Technician

Job Category:

Opers Salary non-mgmt

Requisition Number:

CONTI001419

Posting Details

Posted:

May 12, 2026 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Haynes International Manufacturing Headquarters 2000 W Defenbaugh St Kokomo, IN 46902, USA Job Details Description About the

Role:

To provide daily support to our Continuous Improvement effort related to tracking and assisting projects, auditing improvements, and data collection assistance. Qualifications (Required & Preferred):

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent (R); AS or BS in Quality, Engineering, or Business (P)

Experience:

3-5 years in quality, manufacturing, or manufacturing engineering

Areas of Knowledge:

Quality improvement, manfuacturing processes and equipment, Lean Manufacturing processes (5S, 6S, TPM, Six Sigma, etc.), and Statistical Process Control (all P)

Skills:

Basic math, strong organizational skills, strong verbal and writing communication skills, general computer (MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint) - (all R); MS Project (P)

Role Responsibilities:

General:

Understand the Haynes International Quality System requirements; understand the basics of Lean Manufacturing tools; perform all directed work in a timely manner; understand basic product and process flows to enable product support.

Quality Assurance Support:

Perform audits of completed projects to verify results are sustained; perform internal audits as directed; utilize internal procedures and systems to monitor processes for off-quality trends.

Continuous Improvement Support:

Provide monthly updates on projects; collect data on projects; work as directed to validate data for projects; assist on TPM projects; provide data analysis; work with outside vendors on improvement projects; assist project leaders on improvement projects within the manufacturing areas while involving all appropriate personnel.

Backup Support:

Provide backup support to Quality and/or Manufacturing Engineering as directed.

Communication:

Effectively monitor, document and report status/activity/progress in area of responsibility; provide required input into the monthly report in a timely manner; effectively communicate project status on a monthly or as needed basis; effectively communicate with project leaders on findings during project reviews.

Project Management:

Participate in assigned Continuous Improvement projects to ensure annual commitments are met; understand and effectively update project database to ensure accuracy. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.