Engineer I, CPI

Overview

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.

Responsabilità

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

Requisiti fondamentali

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