Job Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Continuous Improvement Engineer to help maintain and advance our Manufacturing Plants in Mentor, Ohio. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and optimizing workflow processes in a manufacturing environment, ensuring efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement. This role requires a hands-on approach, technical expertise, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced product design team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement workflow processes from layout, time studies, BOM and routing setups, material flow, work instruction development, line balancing, and waste elimination.
• Provide innovative process solutions for a wide variety of project types.
• Work with cross-functional teams to update engineering labor standards.
• Implement and educate the workforce on 5S principles.
• Integrate new process solutions while improving existing manufacturing processes.
• Utilize a data-driven approach to improve Key Performance Indicators on project objectives while coordinating cross-departmentally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Support all production activities at the manufacturing location.
• Apply and promote Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement techniques to enhance people, products, and processes in various manufacturing and business-related processes.
• Demonstrate technical ability through the application of engineering skills, approaches, and knowledge.
• Keep up-to-date with technical advancements.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in working with manufacturing to implement sound designs that meet cost and ease of assembly targets.
• Experience with implementing and sustaining Lean Manufacturing Systems.
• Knowledge of design principles, particularly related to large multicomponent assemblies (3 years).
• Experience in evaluating and solving process-related issues within manufacturing and/or production assembly.
• Knowledge of robotic welding and robotic fabrication.
• Disciplined, self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of sustained and continuous effort.
• Hands-on approach and mechanical aptitude.
• Pride and commitment to accuracy, detail, and well-thought-out designs.
• Thorough and consistent documentation habits paired with excellent organizational and management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced product design team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or an equivalent technology degree.
• A minimum of 3 years of applicable experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing/production environment is preferred.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.

Work Environment

The role involves spending 10% of the time in office administration and 90% in the business identifying and executing improvement projects.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $53.00/hr.

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:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mentor,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 2025.

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.

Salary : $38 - $53