Continuous Improvement Engineer
Ripple Foods
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Aegis has partnered with a manufacturing firm in the Fishers, IN area who is looking to add a Continuous Improvement Engineer to their team!
This is a direct hire role that comes with a full host of benefits including health, dental, vision, and 401k match!
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement Engineer to support operational excellence initiatives within our manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for identifying process improvement opportunities, reducing waste, improving efficiency, and supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives across production and support functions. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment and a strong interest in continuous improvement methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives across plant operations
- Analyze production processes to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, and cost reduction
- Assist with Kaizen events, root cause analysis, and problem-solving activities
- Collect and analyze operational data to monitor KPIs and drive decision-making
- Develop and implement standardized work instructions and process improvements
- Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve workflow and eliminate waste
- Support implementation of Lean tools such as 5S, Value Stream Mapping, and visual management systems
- Track improvement projects and communicate results to leadership teams
- Assist in reducing downtime, scrap, and process variation
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the facility
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement environment
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to interpret data and identify process improvement opportunities
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, or Six Sigma
- Exposure to ERP systems and KPI reporting
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt certification preferred
- Experience in automotive, machining, assembly, or industrial manufacturing environments