<p>Job Description</p> <p>We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Continuous Improvement Engineer to help maintain and advance our Manufacturing Plants. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing workflow processes in a manufacturing environment, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities Include:</p> <ul> <li>Workflow Development: Design and implement workflow processes from layout, time studies, BOM and routing setups, material flow, work instruction development, line balancing, and waste elimination. </li><li>Innovative Solutions: Provide innovative process solutions for a wide variety of project types. </li><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to update engineering labor standards. </li><li>5S Principles: Implement and educate the workforce on 5S principles. </li><li>Process Integration: Integrate new process solutions while improving existing manufacturing processes. </li><li>Data-Driven Improvements: Utilize a data-driven approach to improve Key Performance Indicators on project objectives while coordinating cross-departmentally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, etc. </li><li>Production Support: Support all production activities at the manufacturing location. </li><li>Lean Six Sigma: Apply and promote Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement techniques to enhance people, products, and processes in various manufacturing and business-related processes. </li><li>Technical Expertise: Demonstrate technical ability through the application of engineering skills, approaches, and knowledge. </li></ul> <p>Skills and Experience:</p> <p>Manufacturing Implementation: Proven experience in working with manufacturing to implement sound designs that meet cost and ease of assembly targets.</p> <p>Lean Manufacturing Systems: Experience with implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing Systems.</p> <p>Design Principles: Knowledge of design principles, particularly related to large multicomponent assemblies (3+ years).</p> <p>Problem Solving: Experience in evaluating and solving process-related issues within manufacturing and/or production assembly.</p> <p>Robotic Knowledge: Knowledge of robotic welding and robotic fabrication.</p> <p>Self-Motivation: Disciplined, self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of sustained and continuous effort.</p> <p>Hands-On Approach: Hands-on approach and mechanical aptitude.</p> <p>Attention to Detail: Pride and commitment to accuracy, detail, and well-thought-out designs.</p> <p>Documentation and Organization: Thorough and consistent documentation habits paired with excellent organizational and management skills.</p> <p>Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced product design team.</p> <p>Must Have</p> <ul> <li>Degree: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent technology degree. </li><li>Experience: 3 years of applicable experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). </li><li>Manufacturing Environment: 3 years' experience working in a manufacturing/production environment is preferred. </li><li>Six Sigma: Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred. </li></ul> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $53.00/hr.</p> <p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Mentor,OH.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>