What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer - On W2 position at Kyyba Inc?
Job Description:
Entry-level role designed for entry level candidates seeking hands-on experience in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement. This role supports operational excellence and manufacturing optimization within a medical device environment. Success requires collaboration, analytical thinking, and Lean problem-solving, with regular engagement on the production floor. The candidate will partner with operations leadership and employees to support business excellence initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Support continuous improvement initiatives KPI's focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Analyze manufacturing processes, material flow, labor utilization, capacity, and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support data-driven decisions.
- Conduct root cause analysis, develop recommendations, and support implementation of corrective actions.
- Facilitate Lean activities including 5S, visual management, standard work, and Kaizen events.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve site-to-site consistency, performance dashboards, process documentation, and change management initiatives.
- Support facility design, layout optimization, and material flow improvements to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferred.
- 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, process improvement, structured problem-solving methodologies, and data analysis.
- Self-motivated, quick learner with strong communication, collaboration, and analytical skills capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Local candidates are strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
- Relational databases / SQL
- Microsoft Power Platform
- Data visualization
Salary : $30 - $35