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Role: Continuous Improvement Engineer (Six Sigma Black Belt)
Location: Houston
Salary: $125,000 Bonus
Company Description
Join a cutting-edge engineering and manufacturing organization known for designing and building rugged, high-performance hardware systems used in energy, industrial, and security applications. The team combines precision engineering with data-driven innovation—pushing boundaries in sensing, measurement, and advanced electronics. Here, continuous improvement isn’t a slogan—it’s a core part of how we operate.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead Lean Six Sigma projects focused on improving quality, reducing waste, and increasing process efficiency across diverse production and operational areas.
- Analyze complex data sets to pinpoint performance gaps, root causes, and opportunities for cost reduction.
- Use Lean methodologies and Six Sigma tools to streamline workflows and enhance product reliability.
- Mentor and coach Green Belts and project team members to strengthen organizational CI capability.
- Facilitate Kaizen events, workshops, and cross-functional improvement meetings.
- Develop and track KPIs to measure success and sustain a culture of continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with operations and leadership to align initiatives with strategic business goals.
- Deliver clear presentations and reports that communicate progress and ROI to stakeholders.
Experience Needed
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of experience driving process improvement projects in a manufacturing or production setting.
- Proven record leading cross-functional initiatives that reduce defects and increase efficiency.
- Strong analytical and statistical analysis skills (Excel, Minitab, or equivalent).
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities—able to influence at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in continuous improvement tools such as Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, and 5S.
- Experience with project management and data-driven decision-making.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to $125,000 Annual Bonus
- 15 Days PTO (increasing with tenure)
- Multiple low-deductible healthcare plans
- Dental & Vision
- 401(k) with 5% match
- Life Insurance
- Potential hybrid work flexibility
- Flexible start/finish times
If interested, please click apply for immediate consideration!