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About the Role

The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for independently identifying, prioritizing, and executing high-impact improvement initiatives across manufacturing and business operations. This role serves as a senior Lean and Six Sigma practitioner focused on delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer partners with operational leaders to identify opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, facilitate organizational change, and achieve sustainable operational and financial results. Success in this role is measured by the identification, execution, and sustainment of improvement initiatives that generate measurable operational and financial impact.

Responsibilities

Lead complex Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment
Develop and maintain a pipeline of improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives and cost reduction targets
Identify, quantify, and achieve measurable cost savings through waste elimination, process optimization, and productivity improvement
Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping activities, and cross-functional problem-solving efforts
Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies including 6S, SMED, Standard Work, Visual Management, DMAIC, A3, 8D, PDCA, SPC, and DOE
Analyze workflows, labor utilization, capacity, material flow, inventory, and operational performance to identify improvement opportunities
Develop business cases, validate financial benefits, and communicate project results to leadership
Establish controls, metrics, and standard work to sustain improvements, mentor continuous improvement engineers, and coach employees in continuous improvement methodologies
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Operations to achieve improvement objectives
Assist in audit, compliance, and regulatory-related efforts as necessary
Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental policies in all process improvements
Attend training as needed or assigned
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

Associate degree required
6 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or similar technical field
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt certification preferred
Minimum 2 completed DMAIC or CI projects that demonstrate history of independently leading improvement projects and delivering measurable operational and financial results
Proven experience identifying, quantifying, and achieving cost savings through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence initiatives
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, OEE improvement, material flow optimization, inventory reduction, and productivity improvement preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, Visio, Power BI, and other process improvement software
Advanced analytical, project management, facilitation, organizational, and presentation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities
Willingness to develop an understanding of Indium Corporation products and services
Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

Skills

Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Operational Excellence
6S
SMED
Standard Work
Visual Management
DMAIC
A3
8D
PDCA
SPC
DOE
Microsoft Office Suite
Minitab
Visio
Power BI
Process improvement software
Analytical skills
Project management skills
Facilitation skills
Organizational skills
Presentation skills
Written communication skills
Verbal communication skills
Influencing skills
Collaboration skills
Time studies
Line balancing
Capacity analysis
OEE improvement
Material flow optimization
Inventory reduction
Productivity improvement

Location

Utica, NY

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, engineering technology, operations management, or related field preferred
Associate degree required
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

Salary/Compensations

$70,000 - $126,000 annually

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
Retirement plan
Volunteer opportunities
Paid holidays
Overtime opportunities

About the Company

Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.