Continuous Improvement Engineer

Actalent - Berea, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Berea, KY

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Continuous Improvement Engineer at Actalent is responsible for enhancing manufacturing processes by reducing costs, increasing productivity, and minimizing scrap and rework. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives, providing training and resources, and supporting new product introductions within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement activities in manufacturing processes.
• Develop methods, standards, line balances, and line layouts.
• Support new product introductions.
• Analyze, develop, layout, procure, and install equipment and tools for implementing products.
• Determine costs and manufacturability of changes and specials.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and QA to start up, debug, and verify processes.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools such as APQP to lead teams.
• Conduct research and development of new manufacturing processes and tooling.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering preferred, Associates in a Technical Field required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical/electronic components.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software.
• Understanding of quality assurance fundamentals.

Nice-to-haves

• Preferred knowledge of systems such as AS400, NOMS, CORE, and EDM.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience with automation and time studies.
• Proficiency in manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• 10 days of PTO
• 6 standard paid holidays