Continuous Improvement Engineer

Winchester Interconnect•San Marcos, CA

12d•$100,000

About The Position

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be responsible for recommending and implementing projects that enhance efficiency, accuracy, quality, and overall safety. Your responsibilities will include gathering and analyzing data, creating ROI projections, building fixtures, adjusting Production lines, creating work instructions, and developing detailed project timelines. You will collaborate with all departments and gather feedback from managers and engineers throughout the company.

Requirements

3 years+ of continuous improvement experience
Must have In-depth knowledge on implementation
Must be able to communicate effectively
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
Project Management experience required, able to multitask and meet deadlines
Proficient in utilizing continuous improvement tools

Nice To Haves

Green Belt certified in Lean Six Sigma highly preferred

Responsibilities

Driving project success by ensuring timelines and budgets are met while rigorously analyzing metrics to validate that improvements are sustainable and effective.
Conducting post-project effectiveness checks to maintain high-quality standards and coordinating stakeholder meetings to ensure organizational alignment.
Leading Kaizen events and rapid improvement workshops to solve immediate operational bottlenecks.
Mentoring and training staff in Lean methodologies, 5S, and Six Sigma tools, actively cultivating a robust "continuous improvement culture" across the entire team.
Bridging the gap between engineering and manufacturing through cross-functional collaboration and technical guidance, ensuring all stakeholders remain aligned on project milestones and deliverables.
Actively identifying waste and mapping future-state processes to optimize operations.
Regular auditing of standards rather than simply creating work instructions.
Defining and tracking critical operational KPIs—such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Cycle Time, and Scrap Rates—to drive data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.
Leading problem-solving efforts by guiding the team in analyzing root causes and developing solutions.
Identifying and addressing risks associated with operational inefficiencies or process changes, using data and insight to mitigate these risks and drive continuous improvement.
Providing expert advice on tooling and fixture design to support manufacturing operations.