Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer

Hexion Careers•Sheboygan, WI

22d•Onsite

About The Position

The CI Engineer plays a critical role in shaping how operations evolve and excel. This role is designed for a high performer who thrives on tackling complex challenges, influencing direction, and driving measurable impact across the business. The engineer will lead large-scale, cross-functional improvement initiatives that strengthen operational performance, elevate the culture of excellence, and directly contribute to strategic business outcomes. In this role, the engineer will lead change, collaborating with leaders across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, EHS, and senior management to identify opportunities, remove roadblocks, and drive sustainable results that improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This work will accelerate transformation and help set the standard for CI across the region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science or equivalent experience.
5+ years of manufacturing or operations experience.
Strong demonstrated CI leadership required.
Track record of delivering measurable improvement in complex environments.
Experience influencing senior leaders and driving organization-wide change.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Drive complex CI initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and reliability.
Use advanced Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and streamline processes.
Serve as a strategic advisor to operations and functional leaders on performance improvement opportunities.
Own project outcomes from scoping through execution, validation, and long-term sustainment.
Analyze operational, financial, and process data to identify gaps and prioritize high-value opportunities.
Develop and maintain performance dashboards that inform decision-making and highlight improvement areas.
Translate insights into actionable plans that directly influence site and regional priorities.
Coach teams on problem-solving tools, Lean principles, and structured CI methodologies.
Raise CI maturity by developing talent and building organizational capability.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational discipline.
Embed improvements into SOPs, work processes, and standards to ensure long-term sustainment.
Replicate proven solutions across sites, enabling broader business impact.
Partner with leaders to ensure systems and workflows support improved performance.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional leaders to align priorities and secure resources.
Facilitate clear, compelling communication of project results and recommendations.
Act as a change champion, influencing decision-makers and driving alignment around key initiatives.
Travel may be required to support critical projects.