What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Engineer position at Nesco Resource?
Continuous Improvement Engineer - Tulsa, OK
📍 Tulsa, OK | Full-Time | On-Site
Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
💲 Pay & Benefits
💵 Compensation: $90-130k
🩺 Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
🏦 Retirement Planning: 401(k) with company match
🏖️ Time Away: Paid time off and holidays
🛡️ Coverage: Life and disability insurance
🚀 Career Growth: Professional development and advancement within a growing organization
About The Role
We’re seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive process efficiency, quality improvement, and operational performance across a manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll lead Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives, work cross-functionally with production teams and leadership, and develop systems that foster a culture of continuous progress.
This position combines hands-on process optimization with strategic problem-solving, offering an opportunity to make a measurable impact on safety, productivity, and quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Process Optimization:
This position is based in a hands-on manufacturing environment that values teamwork, proactive communication, and data-driven decision-making. The role requires regular on-site collaboration with production and engineering teams.
Ready to Drive Continuous Improvement?
If you’re motivated by measurable results, enjoy solving problems, and want to help shape a culture of excellence, this is an outstanding opportunity to make an impact.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
📍 Tulsa, OK | Full-Time | On-Site
Eligible candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship now or in the future.
💲 Pay & Benefits
💵 Compensation: $90-130k
🩺 Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
🏦 Retirement Planning: 401(k) with company match
🏖️ Time Away: Paid time off and holidays
🛡️ Coverage: Life and disability insurance
🚀 Career Growth: Professional development and advancement within a growing organization
About The Role
We’re seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive process efficiency, quality improvement, and operational performance across a manufacturing environment. In this role, you’ll lead Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives, work cross-functionally with production teams and leadership, and develop systems that foster a culture of continuous progress.
This position combines hands-on process optimization with strategic problem-solving, offering an opportunity to make a measurable impact on safety, productivity, and quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Process Optimization:
- Facilitate and lead continuous improvement (CI) projects across departments using Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and other methodologies.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve process flow, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance.
- Conduct internal audits, track nonconformities, and implement corrective actions.
- Support employee development through CI training and hands-on instruction.
- Coach teams on problem-solving, process mapping, and data-driven decision-making.
- Collect and analyze performance metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Conduct post-project reviews to validate sustainability and long-term results.
- Work closely with production, quality, and management teams to align improvement projects with business goals.
- Support safety and quality initiatives by integrating CI practices into daily operations.
- May oversee or provide direction to a small team of exempt employees.
- Participate in workforce planning, performance feedback, and departmental coordination.
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
- 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment
- Proven experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other CI tools and methodologies
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multiple levels of an organization
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, data analysis, and reporting tools
This position is based in a hands-on manufacturing environment that values teamwork, proactive communication, and data-driven decision-making. The role requires regular on-site collaboration with production and engineering teams.
Ready to Drive Continuous Improvement?
If you’re motivated by measurable results, enjoy solving problems, and want to help shape a culture of excellence, this is an outstanding opportunity to make an impact.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000