Continuous Improvement Engineer

Formic • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will drive operational excellence across Formic’s deployed robotic systems. You will identify recurring performance gaps, deployment inefficiencies, and workflow friction, then implement structured improvements that increase reliability, standardization, and customer impact. This role blends field insight with analytical rigor. You will work closely with technical teams and customers to turn real-world feedback into measurable system improvements that strengthen uptime, reduce rework, and improve deployment quality across the fleet.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in process improvement, operations, industrial engineering, or a related technical environment
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate ambiguous field feedback into clear, actionable improvement plans
• Comfort working in manufacturing, robotics, or industrial environments
• Ability to influence without direct authority across cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured improvement methodologies

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with robotic systems, automation vendors, or systems integrators
• Experience in manufacturing, logistics, or industrial automation environments
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma or similar frameworks
• Experience using data analysis or visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI

Responsibilities

• Gather and synthesize customer and field feedback to identify systemic improvement opportunities
• Translate recurring issues into structured initiatives with clear ownership and measurable outcomes
• Analyze deployment and operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and failure patterns
• Develop and implement process changes that improve reliability, standardization, and performance
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure improvement initiatives are executed and sustained
• Track key performance metrics to measure impact and inform decision-making
• Document updated processes, standards, and best practices to improve repeatability
• Promote structured problem-solving and a culture of continuous improvement

Benefits

• Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
• Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available
• Additional Insurance Benefits : FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most
• Paid Parental Leave Program : Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Company-sponsored 401(k) : Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
• Home Office Stipend : A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement : Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
• Flexible Time Off : Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed