Continuous Improvement Engineer

Job Description

The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for driving operational excellence across the Engineering organization through process optimization, standardization, waste elimination, and automation initiatives. This role develops engineering workflows, procedures, performance metrics, and governance systems to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability. The position works closely with all engineering functions to identify improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions that support business growth.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

The following list of responsibilities is not all inclusive, additional projects and/or tasks may be assigned to meet operational needs. MCG retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position should operational needs warrant. 

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across engineering functions.
• Analyze engineering workflows and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain engineering procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Establish engineering KPIs and performance measurement systems.
• Facilitate Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement projects.
• Drive standardization and best practices across engineering teams.
• Implement digital tools, automation, and workflow enhancements.
• Lead root cause analysis for process-related issues.
• Conduct process audits and maturity assessments.
• Support organizational transformation and engineering excellence initiatives.

Primary Deliverables

• Engineering Process Maps
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Engineering Work Instructions
• KPI Dashboards
• Continuous Improvement Roadmaps
• Process Audit Reports
• Process Maturity Assessments
• Value Stream Maps
• Root Cause Analysis Reports
• Productivity Improvement Plans

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5 to 8+ years of engineering, operations, manufacturing, or continuous improvement experience.
• Lean, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence certification preferred.
• Experience within ETO manufacturing, electrical equipment, switchgear, or industrial engineering environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and change management skills.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Continuous Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Change Management
• Data Analysis
• Facilitation Skills
• Organizational Development

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The work environment is primarily office-based, with a quiet to moderate noise level and traditional lighting.
• Wear the proper PPE when visiting warehouses or transportation facilities.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and operating a computer.
• Ability to lift to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel between MCG locations as needed. Some travel could require overnight stays.

Additional Information

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Compensation: 95000 to 105000 (USD) (YEARLY)