Continuous Improvement Engineer I

Marvin • Northwood, IA

113d

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer is a key contributor to our formalized continuous improvement initiatives for the Northwood, IA Plant. This position will lead our Continuous Improvement strategy: coordinating problem-solving teams, participating in operational improvements, strengthening existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and developing new SOPs. The position assists in delivering improvements to business initiatives by providing lean guidance, training, and reporting; working closely with all internal departments throughout the plant to help influence and support a Lean culture.

Requirements

• Industrial or Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience as a CI Engineer would be considered.
• 0-2 Years of experience implementing and leading Continuous Improvement projects, Kaizen Events, 5S, TPM efforts, and SMED projects.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills to help train and educate employees in lean principles and tools.
• Proven organizational skills, strong project management, and demonstrated ability to work in both team and individual environments.
• Possess strong critical thinking skills with the ability to create tools for data collection.
• MS Forms, Power BI and/or MS Excel.
• Extensive knowledge in Lean tools such as Standard Work, Kaizen, 5S, PDCA, SMED, TPM, Standard WIP, and other statistical tools as needed.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement improvement projects using Kaizen, Six Sigma, TPM, SMED, 5S, Standard Work, and other Continuous Improvement applications.
• Lead Kaizen efforts using tools such as time studies, project charters, value stream mapping, Gemba/MDI Boards, A3s, standard work balancing, single piece flow, kitting, and other waste elimination methods.
• Collect, utilize, and develop production metrics to identify and influence Lean opportunities.
• Plan, coordinate, and organize with other resources to drive process improvements within the plant.
• Coach and mentor associates in Lean Methodologies and Processes.
• Develop ROI justification for Improvement and Capital Projects.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and take direction on critical opportunities.
• Partner with Manufacturing to create a culture of Continuous Improvement related to Safety, Quality, Productivity and Delivery.
• Work well with all levels of the organization, both in the office and the production team.
• Present ideas and plans to all levels within the organization.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings match
• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing - recognizing everyone's contribution to Marvin's success
• Giving at Marvin - participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund - financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree