Engineer I, CPI

In this role you drive continuous improvement within the department to deliver high-quality products through lean processes. You will collaborate with operations, planning, quality and other teams to identify and remove waste, implement standard work, and advance a culture of daily improvement. You’ll shape the CPI program, lead kaizen events, and mentor cross-functional teams to achieve measurable impact. This position offers hands-on influence on value streams and enterprise-level lean initiatives within a matrix structure.

• Develop and maintain the lean transformation plan and value stream maps
• Lead and coordinate kaizen events and lean projects to execute the transformation plan
• Coach teams to foster a continuous improvement culture and daily improvement mindset
• Establish and maintain standard work, 5S, and visual management across shop floor and office areas
• Drive flow, pull, and material management including supermarket cell design and takt time considerations
• Support enterprise-level value stream management including customer interfacing and new product development areas
• Prepare lean assessments and develop improvement plans; conduct process reviews and establish standardized procedures
• Provide lean status reports and track true savings across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory
• Manage CPI-related budgets and ensure ROI for improvement projects
• Support annual strategy deployment plans with CPI Manager and Operations
• Deliver lean training and coaching across the organization
• Facilitate Operational Excellence programs and drive timely improvements

• Bachelor in Engineering with 5–8 years of related experience
• Green belt or above certification
• Proficiency with Lean tools (Poke Yoke, SMED, Standard Work, Kanban/Pull, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Visual Management, Value Stream Mapping, Continuous Flow/Cell Design, Hoshin Kanri, Jidoka, 3P)
• Ability to train and educate all levels of the organization
• Strong decision-making and interpersonal skills
• Experience leading cross-department projects and managing multiple priorities
• Knowledge of quality systems and environmental concepts
• Proficient in presenting technical information verbally and in writing

• leadership
• interpersonal skills
• ability to influence and motivate others
• Lean Manufacturing
• Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Poke Yoke, SMED)
• Value Stream Mapping