Continuous Improvement Senior Engineer

Our client is a global leader in high-technology equipment, semiconductor testing solutions, and advanced manufacturing systems. Fostering an innovative, collaborative environment, they offer an exceptional platform to accelerate your career and deliver high-impact solutions to customers worldwide.

the job.

Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement Deployment

• Lead site-level Yellow Belt and Green Belt training schedules, facilitation, and certification tracking aligned with global standards.
• Coach and mentor active DMAIC and Kaizen projects from inception to formal closure, ensuring financial benefit documentation.
• Maintain the site Continuous Improvement project tracker to monitor scope, ownership, timelines, and financial metrics.
• Facilitate hands‑on Kaizen events, including Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, Standard Work, and Lead Time Improvement workshops.
• Lead Measurement System Analysis (MSA) activities, including GR&R and AR&R studies in collaboration with suppliers.

Efficiency Improvement & Lead Time Reduction

• Drive measurable improvements in process efficiency and lead time reduction by identifying waste and eliminating non-value-added steps.
• Track cycle time, throughput, on-time delivery, and process yield to establish baseline and target state performance metrics.
• Submit monthly continuous improvement summaries and present status reports during quarterly leadership reviews.

Continuous Improvement Culture & Standard Work

• Build strong partnerships with site Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to cultivate continuous improvement champions across operations.
• Ensure all project improvements are institutionalized via Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and documented to quality standards.
• Maintain a centralized knowledge base containing VSMs, SWIs, Kaizen newspapers, and project charters.

Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS)

• Train quality and operations teams in RCPS methodologies to embed daily problem-solving capabilities.
• Perform trend analysis on quality issue data (QI and 8D) to elevate systemic issues into formal DMAIC or Kaizen projects.

AI & Data Enablement (Emerging Scope)

• Lead at least one AI-assisted Continuous Improvement project per year yielding documented efficiency gains or lead time reductions.
• Utilize enterprise AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT) to streamline documentation, root cause analysis, and reporting.
• Assist in integrating real-time Statistical Process Control (SPC) monitoring with data analytics teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field).
• Certification: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification from a recognized body (ASQ, IASSC, or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ hands‑on continuous improvement/Lean Six Sigma experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Facilitation: Proven ability to independently facilitate Kaizen events.
• Project History: Track record of completing at least one full DMAIC project (Define through Control) with documented quality, lead time, or financial benefits.
• Industry Focus: Experience in semiconductor, electronics, precision manufacturing, or industrial equipment production.
• Statistical Tools: Solid understanding of MSA/GR&R studies and SPC tools (Minitab, JMP, or equivalent).

the experience.

• Lean Tools: 5S, VSM, Standard Work, SMED, Kanban, Visual Management.
• Six Sigma Tools: DMAIC framework, FMEA, Fishbone Diagram, Control Charts, Pareto Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, DOE.
• Problem Solving: 8D, 5-Why, Fault Tree Analysis, Corrective Action Verification.
• Software: Minitab or JMP; Advanced MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• AI Readiness: Familiarity with or willingness to adopt AI productivity tools (Copilot, ChatGPT).
• Automotive Core Tools: Knowledge of FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP, and APQP is a plus.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree