Mechanical Engineer 2

Mechanical Engineer II

• Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) Lafayette, IN | OnSite, Full Time

• MUST BE LOCAL

  12Month Contract $36
• 38/hour We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer II to support Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) initiatives within a high?

impact engineering organization supporting large engine platforms. This role plays a key coordination and execution role across engineering teams, ensuring CPI and LEPI projects are planned, tracked, and closed effectively while maintaining a strong customer focus. What You'll Do Provide oversight and coordination for CPI and LEPI projects across a major engine platform Support L3 and L4 engineering teams by identifying resource needs, tracking progress, and accelerating issue resolution Ensure CPI projects are launched correctly with clear ownership and defined project plans within 30 days of root cause identification Maintain CPI project lists and tracking tools, monitoring milestones, DMAIC phases, and target closure dates Identify at?risk or overdue projects and drive re?planning to eliminate placeholder timelines Manage CPI system data to ensure accuracy of charge numbers, sponsors, serial numbers, project plans, and reporting fields Develop and maintain standardized checklists for each project phase Prepare concise summaries and one?page materials for leadership reviews and escalation discussions Lead or support CPI meetings, status updates, planning sessions, and closure documentation Collaborate closely with engineering, product, customer service, and supply chain teams to drive continuous improvement Work Environment On?site, office?based role in Lafayette, IN Standard business hours with some flexibility to support meetings across time zones Highly collaborative environment supporting multiple product?focused engineering teams Limited domestic travel possible (up to 25%) Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology 2-4 years of engineering experience (internship experience accepted; minimum 2 years) Strong organizational and time?management skills Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross?functional teams Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Basic understanding of gas and/or diesel engine operation Preferred Qualifications Strong data analysis skills Familiarity with CPI, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies Experience supporting project coordination or issue resolution efforts Comfort interacting with senior engineers and leadership Familiarity with engineering systems or tools such as Creo, Teamcenter, or similar platforms Exposure to industry standards (CSA, EU, API) is a plus #INDOEM #LI-JD1