Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Career Insights for Lean Manufacturing Engineer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Ohio data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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.
$95,689 / year median in Ohio
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Vector's partner in Lake County is seeking a hands-on Continuous Improvement Engineer to help improve on-time delivery, production efficiency, and manufacturing processes within our fabrication and assembly operations. This is a highly visible role that works directly with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify problems, eliminate waste, and implement sustainable process improvements. Responsibilities Drive initiatives that improve on-time delivery (OTD), labor efficiency, and production flow. Spend time on the production floor daily identifying bottlenecks, part shortages, and process inefficiencies. Partner with production supervisors to resolve manufacturing issues and prevent recurring problems. Conduct time studies, analyze production data, and develop standard work. Lead root cause investigations using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools. Coordinate improvement projects across Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain. Track key performance metrics and provide recommendations that improve productivity and reduce rework. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field. 3-7 years of manufacturing or production experience. Experience with assembly operations and sheet metal fabrication preferred. Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred), time studies, and root cause analysis. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working on the shop floor and collaborating with employees at all levels. #IND101