Continuous Improvement Engineer Mightyworks IA

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Continuous Improvement Engineer


Mightyworks       |    Location:IA       |    Country:United States Of America


<p><strong>Continuous Improvement Engineer</strong></p> <p><strong>$60-90K</strong></p> <p><strong>Waterloo, Iowa</strong></p> <p>Our client is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer for their Waterloo, Iowa location.&nbsp; This employee is responsible for executing continuous improvement projects to reduce overall manufacturing costs throughout the facilities.&nbsp; This will include cycle time improvements, plant layout changes, capital equipment proposals, robotic cell layouts, fixture/jig improvements and ergonomic studies.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide overall project leadership towards the continuous improvement culture of the plant.</li> <li>Participate and lead during Kaizen events to improve ability to produce high quality parts delivered on time, with a continuous improvement in the year-over-year cost basis.</li> <li>Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods and troubleshoot manufacturing problems.</li> <li>Responsible for leading the development and implementation of more efficient job processes that improve production efficiencies.</li> <li>Analyze and plant space requirements and workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Incorporate ergonomic principles into all designs and layout of facility.</li> <li>Create ROI for Capex expenditures including timelines to implementation.</li> <li>Lead the implementation of and communicate process improvements to personnel.&nbsp; Track results, updates and standard hours in ERP and reports improvements to management.</li> <li>Administer and document quality improvement projects with the assistance of the Quality Manager.&nbsp; Propose quality improvement projects to Engineering Manager.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Job Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelors degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.</li> <li>5+ years experience in continuous improvement.</li> <li>A background in CNC and Fabrication is required.</li> <li>Six Sigma Green Belt or ability to achieve.</li> <li>Previous experience with CNC machining, welding, plate cutting, fixtures, tooling, weld jigs, ISO Systems and CNC programming.</li> <li>Ability to leave a small project team.</li> <li>Strong problem solving, planning and organization skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Incentives:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive Health Benefits Package</li> <li>401k</li> <li>Vacation and Paid Time Off</li> </ul>








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