Sr. CI Engineer

United Alloy•Janesville, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer drives operational excellence by identifying improvement opportunities, leading process improvement initiatives, and supporting teams in implementing sustainable solutions. This role uses Lean, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality across the organization. This roll will be based out of our Janesville, WI, or Union, OH facilities. Up to 50% travel across sites is anticipated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
10 years of experience in Manufacturing, with 5+ years working in a Continuous Improvement capacity.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Possess a Hands on, “go to Gemba” approach to Continuous Improvement implementation.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
Excellent facilitation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with metal fabrication, welding, or assembly processes relevant to United Alloy’s operations.
Knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies (e.g., automation, IoT, Industry 4.0).
Familiarity with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and OEE optimization.
Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, PMP).
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification.
Proficiency with CI software, data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau), or statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Identify and improve operational inefficiencies across departments using data-driven methods.
Lead cross-functional Kaizen events, workshops, and CI projects.
Facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.
Collect, interpret, and visualize data to uncover trends and improvement opportunities.
Maintain KPI’s and dashboards to track performance related to SQDC.
Report progress and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.
Apply Lean methodologies to reduce waste, improve flow, and standardize processes.
Support Six Sigma projects by contributing analysis, documentation, and facilitation.
Maintain CI tools, templates, and standard practices for the organization.
Support teams through change by communicating benefits, risks, and impacts of CI initiatives.
Provide coaching, training, and guidance on CI tools and methodologies.
Foster a culture of continual improvement and employee engagement.