Über diese Continuous Improvement Engineer – Manufacturing Operations Stelle bei Qualdoc
Qualdoc · Vor Ort · Petersburg, VA
Continuous Improvement Engineer – Manufacturing Operations
Location: Petersburg, VA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Starting at $93,000+ annually, based on experience and qualifications
Position Summary
We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence initiatives within a manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting production leadership, operational teams, and plant management by identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing sustainable solutions, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will serve as a key resource for process optimization, project implementation, employee development, and business system integration while helping the organization achieve measurable performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Process Improvement & Performance Analysis
- Maintain and manage project tracking systems, performance metrics, and improvement databases.
- Analyze operational data, identify performance trends, and uncover opportunities for process optimization.
- Participate in departmental goal setting and contribute to the achievement of operational objectives.
- Identify recurring process issues, production inefficiencies, and sources of variation, then develop effective corrective actions.
- Support daily improvement management activities and provide cost analysis for proposed improvement initiatives.
- Facilitate training programs covering continuous improvement methodologies, tools, procedures, and best practices.
- Coach employees and leaders in the application of improvement systems and problem-solving techniques.
- Participate in improvement events and provide guidance to teams implementing process enhancements.
- Serve as a resource for departments seeking support with operational improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with operational leaders and supervisors to ensure consistent application of business system standards and improvement processes.
- Support initiatives involving process audits, standardization efforts, results management, failure analysis, 5S programs, Six Sigma methodologies, and continuous improvement activities.
- Assist with the development and execution of annual improvement plans and strategic operational initiatives.
- Prepare, review, and approve standards developed through capital projects and improvement efforts.
- Coordinate and support capital improvement (CAPEX) projects from planning through implementation.
- Design new systems, equipment modifications, and process enhancements to improve operational performance.
- Assist with the implementation and maintenance of organizational support systems and escalation processes.
- Support safety initiatives and participate in activities that promote a safe and productive work environment.
- Work closely with production leadership to ensure improvement efforts align with operational goals and business objectives.
Training & Employee Development
Project Leadership & Business System Integration
Safety & Operational Support
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Scrap processing
- Melting operations
- Casting
- Rolling
- Maintenance operations
- Finishing processes
- Shipping and warehouse operations
- Production supervision or facilitation
- Advanced understanding of business systems and technical process improvement methodologies.
- Experience implementing capital projects and operational improvement initiatives.
What You'll Bring
Why Join Us?
If you enjoy solving complex operational challenges, coaching teams, and driving measurable improvements in a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.
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