Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Title:
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Location:
Waterloo, Iowa
Salary:
$85-95K plus bonus
Elevate Your Career as a Continuous Improvement Engineer!
Are you passionate about Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement? We're looking for a talented Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team in Waterloo, Iowa. With a competitive salary and bonus structure, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead and implement Lean processes, driving excellence across our organization.
What Youll Do:
Lean Expertise:
Serve as a subject matter expert, leading the implementation of Lean processes and providing technical guidance to our leadership team.
Best Practices:
Identify and leverage best practices in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
Strategic Development:
Assist in developing strategies and identifying opportunities for improvement organization-wide.
Quality Systems:
Evaluate and interpret industry requirements and internal Quality Management Systems (QMS) to develop robust procedures and instructions.
Problem Solving:
Support site quality teams and senior leadership in investigating and correcting quality issues, fostering continuous improvement opportunities.
Project Leadership:
Lead and facilitate projects from our High-Performance Team Board process.
ISO-9001 Implementation:
Oversee the installation and implementation of ISO-9001 quality management systems.
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Experience:
From new graduates to professionals with up to 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering.
Technical Skills:
Expertise in ISO-9000 and internal auditing;
CORE, Lean, or Six-Sigma experience.
Process Improvement:
Support manufacturing, product, and customer quality processes to implement process improvements.
Communication:
Excellent communication skills to facilitate, visualize, and communicate process flows for stakeholders and teams.
Relationship Building:
Build strong relationships with various levels of leadership and individual contributors, leveraging change management skills to influence culture.
Project Management:
Implement projects using proactive project management skills and risk mitigation techniques.
Innovation:
Design and deliver solutions that meet organizational needs and bring value to the organization.
Leadership:
Lead efforts with minimal oversight, set objectives, and guide others to achieve operational results.
Travel:
Willingness to travel up to 10%.
Why You Will Love Working with Us:
Competitive Compensation:
Earn $85-95K plus bonus, reflecting your expertise and contributions.
Professional Growth:
Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
Collaborative Environment:
Be part of a supportive team that values your ideas and skills.
Impactful Role:
Play a key role in driving continuous improvement and Lean processes across our organization.
If you are ready to elevate your career and make a significant impact, apply now to become our next Continuous Improvement Engineer!
Willing to look at a new grad up to 5+ years experience. Local or commutable candidates only. MAYBE all of Iowa.