What you will be doing:

• Help drive continuous improvement through both the engineering and production departments.
• Create processes and develop tools for implementing safety, quality, and cost improvements in the company.
• Work with the operations team to lead CI activities and develop and execute training content in targeted areas.
• Lead all Lean/Six Sigma activities at the facility.
• Coach functional teams to identify and analyze losses, and develop solutions and control plans using Lean Tools such as SMED, Kaizen, and Work Standards.
• Identify and execute activities such as Kaizen events, focusing on scrap reduction and overall continuous improvement of all production lines.
• Provide technical support to develop and implement new cost-saving and waste elimination programs.
• Lead cross-functional teams to document and create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and develop roles, responsibilities, and procedures.
• Identify and work on capital projects involving new equipment or facility upgrades.
• Develop and implement training programs to improve the skillsets of employees.
• Lead larger projects focused on increasing uptime and improving throughput.

• Experience in leading continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in developing time studies, process flows, and assisting in facility layouts.
• Demonstrated experience as a Change Agent.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to existing best practices.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of PLC programming and any electrical background is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Industrial Engineering degree considered.
• At least 7 years of engineering experience in manufacturing with a focus on CI/Lean.
• Valid NYS driver's license.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications preferred.