Job description

Improvement Engineer 

 

Pay Rate:  $75,000.00 to $85,0000.00 per year.

 

Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), a world leader in manufacturing premium building products and related technology, has an immediate opening for a Improvement Engineer at its Franklin Park location. The Improvement Engineer will apply engineering and Lean Six Sigma knowledge and concepts to identify, scope, and manage projects and activities that will improve process control and overall plant efficiency. The position requires the ability to build strong working relationships and communicate effectively with plant personnel and management to effectively identify and execute the activities. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also required.  

 

Key Responsibilities:

Apply engineering knowledge to the manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities. Perform root cause analysis to reduce process variability Utilize statistical analysis and software tools to evaluate manufacturing data Prepare written justifications for approved capital expenditures (ACEs) Play a key role in advancing CCM’s lean journey across the organization Facilitate events and meetings focused on manufacturing improvements and cost reduction Track and report project savings

 Essential Duties (% of time/month):

Coordinate and manage numerous teams and projects to execute and sustain improvement projects (35%) Identify and prioritize potential manufacturing improvement projects in responsible plants (25%) Attend and facilitate Kaizen and other continuous improvement events throughout the organization (15-20%) Work with the COS team to further drive the overall COS journey to establish a culture of continuous improvement throughout CCM (15%) Research and prepare written justifications for capital expenditures (<10%)

Essential Full Performance Knowledge:

Operational understanding of manufacturing, business software systems, business systems functions and how they inter-relate, and customer expectations Proficient understanding of fundamental Lean tools including, but not limited to, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Mistake Proofing, TPM, MDI, Root Cause Analysis, etc. Strong understanding of Six Sigma tools and approach including, but not limited to, DMAIC, Measurement System Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Process Capability, Experimental Design (DOE), etc. Effective project and time management techniques Working knowledge of various software systems including Microsoft Office, SAP, Minitab, Wonderware, etc.

Essential Full Performance Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills, problem solving and analytical skills, conflict resolution, listening skills, coaching and facilitating skills Ability to identify, scope, and execute numerous improvement projects simultaneously Capacity to communicate complex theories in simple terms to all levels of the organization Effectively able to articulate technical details in written form

 Education & Experience Requirements:

Education - Bachelor's Degree preferable in Industrial Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Lean Champion Certification and Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is plus.  Experience - 3+ years of experience in a Lean Six Sigma enterprise or equivalent education experience. 

Working Conditions:

Work occurs within an insulation manufacturing facility with exposure to: Varying ambient/outside temperatures. Nuisance dust, chemicals, mechanical parts, and pinch points. Industrial machinery noise. Typical Schedule: 40 hours per week with overtime as needed. Shift: Days (days/nights may vary based on facility needs).  Training schedule: 1st  Fast-paced, 24/7 operation requiring adaptability.

Why Join CCM?
When you become part of the CCM team, we support you with great benefits, including:

Paid Time Off – Enjoy paid vacation and a generous number of paid holidays. Comprehensive Healthcare – Multiple coverage options with CCM covering a significant portion of the cost. Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match available from your first day. Ongoing Training – Access to classroom and online programs for continuous skill development.