Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be pivotal in executing plant projects aimed at eliminating waste through meticulous data gathering, fostering employee engagement, and promoting innovative problem-solving. Your role will directly support the mission of enhancing employment and personal development opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This includes improving accessibility, product quality, and employee safety while also reducing conversion costs. You will report to the Lean and Quality Manager and work collaboratively with various functional departments to prioritize and implement improvement projects. Your responsibilities will also include leading various Lean activities, developing and monitoring the Continuous Improvement Roadmap, and implementing Lean training programs.

Hard Skills

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

• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing/operations experience

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methods and advanced problem-solving techniques

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and manufacturing operation systems

• Experience with MRP systems and Inventory Management

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Ability to engage and educate team members

• Effective communication and collaboration across departments

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

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

Work Environment

Join our team of 200 dedicated professionals in a facility that supports government contracts. Our production associates, who are visually impaired, work on various projects including military uniforms and combat jackets, among others. Your role will be crucial in facilitating a supportive and inclusive work environment.

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 for other accommodation options.