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Leoforce

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Pay: $97,500/yr

Posted: 06/19/2026

Location: Russell Springs, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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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.

$100,832 / year median in Kentucky

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Experience:

Senior Level Salary:

$90,000•$105,000 per year Job Details•2+ years of experience within automotive manufacturing environments. Experience leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives. Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt preferred).

Experience with:

Kaizen Value Stream Mapping SMED Root Cause Analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys)

APQP PPAP FMEA SPC IATF 16949 A

bit about us:•Our client is a well-established automotive manufacturer supplying critical rubber and plastic components to major automotive OEMs worldwide. The company has built a strong reputation for producing high-quality engineered products while maintaining a significant focus on operational excellence, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Why join us?•Highly visible role with direct impact on plant performance. Opportunity to lead meaningful continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborative environment working closely with multiple departments. Stable automotive manufacturer with strong commitment to operational excellence. Significant opportunity to influence manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost performance. #manufacturing #kaizen #cmm #smed #tier1