Continuous Improvement Engineer

Our growing manufacturing client in Northern, NJ is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader to drive operational excellence by uncovering, designing, and implementing improvement initiatives throughout manufacturing operations. This position is highly hands-on, partnering directly with shop-floor teams, supervisors, and site leadership to integrate Lean principles, reduce waste, and improve efficiency, quality, and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Kaizen, and related methodologies.
• Collaborate with functional and department leaders to deploy process enhancements that improve throughput, lower costs, and elevate quality performance.
• Perform on-the-floor evaluations, including time studies, process observations, and root cause analysis to identify constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Design and facilitate training on Lean tools such as 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, and visual controls.
• Measure, monitor, and communicate progress against key performance indicators to ensure improvements are quantifiable and sustainable.
• Foster a culture focused on teamwork, ownership, and ongoing improvement at all levels of the organization.
• Assist with the introduction of new equipment, automation, or technologies that support operational efficiency and scalability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement, ideally within a industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean tools, Six Sigma concepts, and structured improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional improvement efforts that deliver measurable business results.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven hands-on approach with the ability to drive change directly within a production environment.

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include paid Holidays, and PTO days, prorated based on hire date within the calendar year. Also included: Medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, employee assistance program, onsite gym, and a 401k plan.

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