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Continuous Improvement Excellence Engineer

Date Posted: Nov 05, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Michigan, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Feb 03, 2027

Job Description

Overview

Overview In this onsite SPX CIX Engineer role, you will lead discrete manufacturing improvement workstreams across multiple sites, applying lean methods to boost efficiency and reduce waste. You'll work within a transformation team to drive site-wide improvements and coach operations staff. The role blends data-driven problem solving with hands-on shop floor work to optimize material flow, equipment effectiveness, and productivity. This is a high-visibility position with cross-functional collaboration and clear opportunities for career growth, impact, and continual learning. Compensation / BenefitsMedicalDentalVision401(k)Employee Stock Purchase PlanTuition reimbursement ResponsibilitiesLead operational improvement workstreams with detailed charters, plans, and KPI trackingAnalyze operational data, identify gaps, and implement corrective actionsAssess and respond to KPI trends to close gapsIdentify opportunities for process improvements, waste reduction, and efficiency gainsImplement Lean tools and concepts on the production floor (Flow, Standard Work, 5S, SMED, Poka-Yoke, PDCA, TPM)Design and lead Lean tool implementations (5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, Kaizen events, SMED, Flow, Poka-Yoke, PDCA)Coach shop floor personnel (makers, supervisors, managers) on new ways of workingProvide progress updates to stakeholders and manage risks as a change agentCodify new approaches, methodologies, and results for broader deploymentLead Kaizens and Gemba processes to solve complex manufacturing problemsDevelop cost justifications for capital expenditures on equipment/technologyPromote a Lean culture and scientific thinking across plantsCollaborate with IT and Operations on project requirements to meet launch deadlinesManage project deployment of production automation focusing on METHOD, MACHINE, MATERIAL, MAKER Key requirements5+ years in manufacturing operations2+ years in Continuous ImprovementLean Six Sigma preferredExperience working in a matrix organization with cross-functional teamsERP/MES and manufacturing systems knowledge (JDE, SAP, LX)Proficient data analytics tools (PowerBI, Power Apps, Qlikview, Tableau, Grafana)MS Office proficiency (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Teams)Strong communication and interpersonal skillsWillingness to travel up to 30% domesticallydecisivenessstrong sense of urgencyaccountabilityLean tools and concepts (Flow, 5S, PDCA, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Kaizen)Lean transformation and change managementERP/MES systems (JDE, SAP, LX)

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Company Overview

Arkansas, United States of America

Stanley Black & Decker is a global leader in tools and storage, security solutions, and engineered fastening. With a presence in 60 countries, the company is dedicated to innovation and continuous improvement, empowering makers and doers around the w... Read More

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