Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location: Arlington, TX

Company: Cummings Electrical

Position Overview

As a Lean CI Engineer, you will be responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements in our manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with electrical engineers, electricians, project managers, logistics, and design engineers to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) metrics. Using Lean methodologies, you will analyze workflows, develop process efficiencies, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Identify & Implement Improvements: Analyze manufacturing and operational processes to identify inefficiencies,
  
  

bottlenecks, and waste, implementing Lean solutions to improve performance. Assist in development and maintenance of

process documentation, including standard works, work instructions, and process maps.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with key stakeholders, including electrical engineers, electricians, project managers,
  
  

logistics teams, and design engineers, to drive process optimization.

• Lean & Six Sigma Practices: Apply Lean principles (such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Standard Work) to
  
  

improve efficiency and reduce operational costs. Lead or assist in cost analysis and feasibility studies to support process

changes and investments in new technologies or equipment.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Use data collection, analysis, and performance metrics (KPIs) to drive continuous
  
  

improvement initiatives.

• Project Management: Lead and support continuous improvement projects from conception through execution, ensuring
  
  

alignment with company goals.

• Training & Culture Development: Provide coaching and training on Lean methodologies to enhance a culture of continuous
  
  

improvement.

• Safety & Quality Enhancement: Work to improve workplace safety and product quality through process enhancements and
  
  

root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with Lean methodologies (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, etc.).
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or process improvement role preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, and standard work development.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in electrical contracting, construction, or manufacturing is a plus.
  
  

Qualifications

Excellent benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance: Accident & Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• FSA
• 401K & ROTH 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Bonus Plan
  
  

Employment at Cummings is subject to background check and drug screen.

Compensation Commensurate With Experience.

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