Continuous Improvement Engineer
FIVE STAR PRODUCTS. Inc.11 months ago
New Orleans, LA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives that positively impact customer satisfaction, quality, and performance. This role serves as the Subject Matter Expert for the Operations Team and is tasked with planning, executing, and ensuring the success of projects that meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all Five Star EHS programs
- Manage projects to achieve quality, performance, schedule, and cost objectives in a cross-functional environment
- Plan, schedule, and track project objectives independently
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Marketing, Global Sourcing, Reliability, Suppliers, Manufacturing, etc.) to define customer requirements and translate them into product specifications
- Implement design and process controls, conduct root-cause analysis, and apply Lean Six-Sigma techniques to improve product quality and cost
- Coordinate with Management to monitor program progress, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies
- Utilize the Milestone process to develop and deliver technical designs in support of new product development
- Develop time studies to optimize manpower utilization and improve delay data collection processes
- Act as a continuous improvement mentor for floor staff and foster a culture of operational excellence
- Perform detailed project planning, including resource scheduling and cross-functional execution
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in Lean manufacturing concepts including time studies, DMAIC, 5S, Control Charts, Kanban, Standard Work, and waste reduction methodologies
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate a clear vision and provide effective direction during change processes
- Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in project management and facilitation of cross-functional teams in manufacturing or technology process improvement
- Sound knowledge of key business financial metrics
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or an Engineering discipline
- Ability to use data and analytics to drive decision-making and achieve results
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP certification or equivalent Project Management certification, or Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Required Skills
Project Management
Statistical Analysis
DMAIC
Root Cause Analysis
Lean Manufacturing
Risk Management
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Time Studies
Continuous Improvement
5S