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Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, your main focus will be to execute plant projects aimed at reducing waste and improving the system. This will be achieved through data gathering, employee engagement, problem-solving and innovation. Our goal is to enhance accessibility, product quality, employee safety and morale, while reducing conversion cost in the plant. This role reports to the Lean and Quality Manager and plays a crucial part in supporting our mission and the efficient operation of the plant. Working collaboratively with a team, you will be accountable for enhancing accessibility and reducing conversion cost. Your role has a direct impact on our mission and profitability.

Hard Skills

• Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering; Production/Operations Management; or related field

• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing/operations experience

• Knowledge and proven skills in Lean Manufacturing methods

• Proficiency in advanced problem-solving techniques and process improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma (DMAIC), flow and the person process, Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

• Ability to apply standard industrial engineering practices

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, Access, Project) and manufacturing operation systems

• Proficiency with MRP systems and Inventory Management practices

• Experience leading and implementing lean projects

• Experience leading the person events, not just participating in them

• 5S, implementation, setting up lean processes

Soft Skills

• Strong lean manufacturing engineering experience

• Ability to engage, collaborate and work effectively with all functional departments

• Ability to identify opportunities and advise on appropriate organizational interventions for improving the system and practices

• Ability to initiate and drive Continuous Improvement (Lean) activities

• Ability to actively participate in New Product and Process Introductions

• Proven skills in coaching and training employees

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Work Environment

You will be working in a facility with 200 other professionals, supporting government contracts. Our production associates are visually impaired, and a majority of the work involves assembling military uniforms/combat jackets, along with two other assembly project lines which include putting together writing pens.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.