Continuous Improvement Engineer

Pelican•South Deerfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a company that values innovation and excellence! As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you’ll lead initiatives that enhance performance, efficiency, and quality across our operations. You’ll champion lean manufacturing principles, drive process optimization, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a hands-on problem solver who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and measurable results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering. Emphasis in Lean Manufacturing, preferred.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in implementation of operational improvement within the manufacturing environment.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate and influence direction.
Knowledge of lean concepts and tools (5S, visual workplace, mistake proofing, PDCA, standard work, etc.)
Knowledge of Industrial Engineering tools (Time studies, Layouts, KPIs, Value Added/Non-Value-added Analysis, etc.)

Responsibilities

Lead Transformation: Act as a change agent, inspiring teams to embrace continuous improvement and implement lean processes that elevate performance.
Apply Lean Tools: Utilize Lean Manufacturing methodologies to identify inefficiencies and develop sustainable, impactful solutions.
Mentor & Empower Teams: Train and guide associates on lean principles and problem-solving tools, building a company-wide culture of improvement.
Analyze & Optimize: Collect, interpret, and analyze process data to identify trends, measure performance, and recommend improvements to leadership.
Drive Project Success: Oversee product and process improvement initiatives, ensuring on-time completion, measurable results, and long-term sustainability.
Standardize Best Practices: Develop, validate, and implement manufacturing best practices across the organization to ensure consistency and efficiency.
Audit for Excellence: Conduct regular audits of Lean Manufacturing processes to monitor effectiveness and ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to align initiatives with company KPIs, including safety, quality, productivity, lead time, service, and cost.
Perform Other Duties: Take on additional tasks as needed to support organizational goals and continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

Competitive paid time off plans / Holiday pay /extra vacation purchase opportunities
401k plan – with immediate match
Great Benefits – several options including Pet insurance for our animal lovers.
Health Savings Account Contribution
Wellness Discount Program
Global Mental Wellness Program
Quarterly Employee Celebration Days
Peer to Peer Recognition Program
Service Recognition Program
Amazing employee discount program on Pelican Products, Pelican branded apparel and gear
Employee referral program – get paid to work with your trusted network.
Beautiful New England location
Onsite Gym
Established reputable brand offering premium products – you’ll be proud to represent Pelican!
And more…