Continuous Improvement Engineer

TL;DR

Continuous Improvement Engineer: Driving measurable and sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity across manufacturing operations with an accent on Lean transformation, model-line development, and shop-floor execution. Focus on leading Kaizen events, applying Lean tools like Value Stream Mapping and 5S, and building internal CI capabilities through coaching and training.

Location: 600 N. Baldwin Park Blvd, City of Industry, California (onsite)

Salary: $90,000 USD - $143,000 USD

Company

Industry-leading home, security, and digital products company focused on innovations in water, outdoors, and security for residential and commercial environments.

What you will do

• Support Lean Focus launch, model-line development, and ongoing Continuous Improvement roadmap.
• Lead Kaizen events, rapid improvement workshops, and structured problem-solving using Lean tools.
• Maintain shop-floor presence to identify waste, improve processes, and implement solutions with production teams.
• Analyze data, track KPIs, and ensure improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency are sustained.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, maintenance, and supply chain on process optimizations and new standards.
• Coach teams on Lean thinking, facilitate training, and reinforce a culture of operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, or continuous improvement role.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles and CI methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment with shop-floor presence.

Nice to have

• Lean certification (Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent).
• Experience leading Lean transformations or Kaizen events.
• Strong communication skills to influence without authority.
• Bi-lingual (English, Spanish).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans, market-leading 401(k) with company contribution, flexible time off, adoption benefits.
• Product discounts, ERGs for belonging and inclusion.
• Inclusive culture empowering authentic selves, bold decisions, and high performance.
• Focus on sustainability, innovation, and work-life balance.