[Hiring] Continuous Improvement Engineer @Gates Corporation

Role Description

As a Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will be a hands-on problem solver who partners with plant leadership to drive operational performance and efficiency. This role leads continuous improvement and Industrial Engineering initiatives, identifying opportunities to optimize workflows, material flow, and production processes.

You will play a key role in shaping a culture of Lean thinking and accountability, delivering measurable results across safety, quality, productivity, and cost. Through data-driven analysis, time studies, and cross-functional collaboration, you will help the plant consistently meet or exceed performance expectations while building sustainable improvements across operations.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production systems, increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Improve facility layout, workflows, and labor models to align with operational performance goals.
• Enhance material flow using Lean tools such as PFEP, floor space planning, and inventory optimization.
• Develop and maintain capacity models to identify constraints and support data-driven decision-making.
• Conduct time studies and utilization analysis to drive sustainable efficiency improvements.
• Analyze production processes and apply Value Stream Mapping to identify bottlenecks and eliminate waste.
• Lead the implementation of process improvements, including new technologies and standardized work.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to establish efficient, cost-effective production standards.
• Train and coach employees on Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Maintain documentation and reporting to track performance and sustain improvements.
• Lead and support Kaizen events to drive measurable operational results and cultural adoption of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required: in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Experience with time studies, capacity analysis, and labor modeling to drive operational improvements.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience, including leading Kaizen events and applying standard methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, machinery, and operational standards.
• Experience in Microsoft Office and CAD.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 75% of the time is required.
• Must reside within reasonable proximity to a major airport hub to accommodate frequent domestic and international travel.

Benefits

• Full-Time.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options.
• Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire.
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 401(k): company matching up to 6%.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Discounts.