Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer

Indium Corporation•City of Utica, NY

6d•$70,000 - $126,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for independently identifying, prioritizing, and executing high-impact improvement initiatives across manufacturing and business operations. This role serves as a senior Lean and Six Sigma practitioner focused on delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer partners with operational leaders to identify opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, facilitate organizational change, and achieve sustainable operational and financial results. Success in this role is measured by the identification, execution, and sustainment of improvement initiatives that generate measurable operational and financial impact.

Requirements

Associate degree required.
6 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or similar technical field
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt certification preferred
Minimum 2 completed DMAIC or CI projects that demonstrate history of independently leading improvement projects and delivering measurable operational and financial results
Proven experience identifying, quantifying, and achieving cost savings through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence initiatives
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, Visio, Power BI, and other process improvement software
Advanced analytical, project management, facilitation, organizational, and presentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities
Willingness to develop an understanding of Indium Corporation products and services
Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, engineering technology, operations management, or related field preferred.
Black Belt certification preferred
Experience with time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, OEE improvement, material flow optimization, inventory reduction, and productivity improvement preferred

Responsibilities

Lead complex Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment
Develop and maintain a pipeline of improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives and cost reduction targets
Identify, quantify, and achieve measurable cost savings through waste elimination, process optimization, and productivity improvement
Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping activities, and cross-functional problem-solving efforts
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies including 6S, SMED, Standard Work, Visual Management, DMAIC, A3, 8D, PDCA, SPC, and DOE
Analyze workflows, labor utilization, capacity, material flow, inventory, and operational performance to identify improvement opportunities
Develop business cases, validate financial benefits, and communicate project results to leadership
Establish controls, metrics, and standard work to sustain improvements, mentor continuous improvement engineers, and coach employees in continuous improvement methodologies
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Operations to achieve improvement objectives
Assist in audit, compliance, and regulatory-related efforts as necessary
Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental policies in all process improvements
Attend training as needed or assigned
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned