Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer

CDI • Plymouth, MN

9h

About The Position

Position Summary: The Continuous Improvement Manager is responsible for driving operational excellence across CDI manufacturing facilities by improving labor productivity, optimizing workflows, and eliminating waste. This role partners closely with production, engineering, quality, and leadership teams to analyze data, develop labor standards, and implement sustainable improvements—plant by plant.

Who we are: CDI is the nation’s fastest curb manufacturer in the HVAC industry. We have manufacturing facilities located in the suburbs of Minneapolis, Dallas, Seattle, Charlotte, and Phoenix. CDI leads the curb adapter industry with the fastest lead times & the most curbs manufactured annually. We’ve gained this success by continuing to focus on CDI’s five core values: FAST – EASY – FUN – COMMUNITY – GROWTH . We encourage personal growth and offer career advancement to individuals who demonstrate initiative.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably sheet metal fabrication
• Experience in sheet metal processes (laser cutting, punching, bending, welding, assembly)
• Strong experience with labor analysis, time studies, and work measurement
• Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification
• Proficiency in Google Sheets / Excel and manufacturing data analysis
• Experience driving labor productivity improvements in a high-mix, low-to-medium volume environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Nice To Haves

• Embraces and promotes CDI values – FAST, FUN, EASY, COMMUNITY, GROWTH
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to influence without direct authority

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze production, labor, and efficiency data to optimize labor utilization, work content, and staffing models
• Develop and maintain labor standards for sheet metal fabrication and assembly processes
• Support capacity planning and labor forecasting based on demand and production mix
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing workflows for sheet metal operations including cutting, forming, welding, assembly, and finishing
• Identify and eliminate waste using Lean manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work)
• Improve material flow, workstation layout, and ergonomics to enhance productivity and safety
• Partner with production, engineering, quality, and leadership teams to implement improvements
• 75% - 80% Travel Required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager