Continuous Improvement Engineer

Loos • Pomfret, CT

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Engineer exists to improve manufacturing performance through disciplined, data driven process optimization. The role focuses on identifying, prioritizing, and executing improvements that increase throughput, yield, capacity, safety, and predictability across manufacturing operations. The position partners closely with manufacturing, process engineering, quality, supply chain management, IT, and sales teams to translate analytical insights into sustained shop floor improvements and standardized practices.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Systems, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience
• 1 – 3 years of experience in optimization, process improvement, or related engineering roles
• Demonstrated success completing projects with measurable impact to manufacturing performance
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement, Lean, and basic project management principles
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel required) and ability to interpret complex operational data
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence cross functional teams without direct authority

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, quality risks, and capacity constraints
• Lead and execute improvement projects targeting cycle time, throughput, yield, scrap reduction, and labor efficiency
• Use data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, ERP data) to quantify problems, validate solutions, and track results
• Collaborate with project managers and cross functional teams to improve execution, reduce waste, and increase predictability
• Hand off completed improvements with clear documentation and standards to ensure long term sustainment
• Standardize successful solutions so they can be replicated across products, cells, or sites
• Support layout, flow, and cell design improvements to improve material movement and space utilization
• Evaluate opportunities and support optimization of automated or semi automated processes through data analysis and controlled changes to improve safety, quality, and throughput
• Work within defined engineering and change control standards when implementing improvements affecting equipment or systems
• Ability to engage productively with members of the team at all levels.
• Ability to utilize concepts and data to acquire buy in from members of the team.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree