What are the responsibilities and job description for the Continuous Improvement Engineer position at Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom?
Continuous Improvement Engineer
• Location: Arlington, TN
• Type: W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)
• Length: Until 3/2026 (Contract extension expectation)
• Pay Rate - $46 - $51 hourly depending on experience
• Work Authorization - Must be able to work in the U.S. with approved authorization status.
What You'll Do:
- The Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer drives sustainable continuous improvements within designated site, delivering breakthrough results in continuous improvement and manufacturability, while adhering to high safety and quality standards.
- The CI Specialist works closely with plant leadership and department employees to achieve results.
- This position requires strong Lean Manufacturing and hands-on leadership skills, along with a passion for Operational Excellence, to be successful.
- Facilitate Kaizen events with cross-functional teams to achieve breakthrough improvements.
- Utilize CI tools and methodologies (including 7 wastes, 5S, standard work, SMED, TPM, VSM, etc.) to drive sustainable operational improvements.
- Track and analyze the CI process and manufacturing matrices in compliance with the site’s SQDC (safety, quality, delivery, cost) metrics.
- Coordinate and lead internal audits around Lean principles (5S, standard work, TPM, etc.).
- Drive process and task standardization through process mapping, standard works, and work instructions.
- Effectively facilitate team meetings; communicate issues within an area and across shifts, and follow-up on actions.
- Develop tracking tools and measures to support CI initiatives.
- Benchmark performance across the facilities and industry to identify areas of opportunity.
- Challenge the status quo to find ways to optimize manufacturing performance to deliver superior results.
- Follow cGMP guidelines and processes as established in department SOPs.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Two (2) plus years in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of site waste reports including QFS costs, variance and floor scrap.
- Demonstrated experience in standardized work creation and adherence, driving 5S, value stream mapping, line balancing and project coordination.
- Demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).
Important information:
- To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to Danh704@kellyservices.com
- *** (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs) **
In addition to working with the world’s most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:
• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays
• Year-end bonus program
• Recognition and incentive programs
Salary : $46 - $51
