Continuous Improvement Specialist

Dean Technology, Inc. • Addison, TX

1d

About The Position

The Continuous Improvement Specialist supports production by reviewing manufacturing methods and practices, verifying conformance to work instructions and customer requirements, and providing timely feedback to production, engineering, planning, and quality teams. The role helps improve build quality, workmanship, documentation accuracy, and production flow while supporting Dean Technology’s quality standards and customer expectations.

Working closely with production staff and supervisors, the specialist identifies build-standard variances and quality concerns early, recommends corrective actions, and supports continuous-improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

Requirements

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of quality, inspection, or manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications, and quality documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, and ability to work hands-on in a production environment.
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; English proficiency required.
• Ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with production, engineering, planning, sales, and quality personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• ISO-regulated manufacturing experience.
• 1–3 years of mechanical manufacturing experience.
• Experience with high-voltage power supplies, power electronics, or similar regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP systems, quality-management systems, nonconformance reporting, RMA processing, or corrective/preventive action processes.
• Familiarity with inspection tools and equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and test procedures; identify gaps or errors and recommend revisions.
• Identify and document nonconforming material or product; support containment, disposition, and corrective-action activities as directed.
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) when documentation errors, specification discrepancies, or process-improvement opportunities are identified.
• Identify and correct job-record discrepancies in the ERP system in coordination with Planning, Engineering, and Quality Control.
• Support the RMA process by gathering inspection information, documenting findings, and coordinating with Sales, Quality, and other departments as needed.
• Collaborate with supervisors to improve build quality, reduce waste, and improve the clarity and effectiveness of work instructions.
• Communicate quality status, risks, and inspection results to key departments in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment and follow all company safety and quality procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Supportive engineering culture and opportunities to work on innovative high-voltage technologies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED