Continuous Improvement Manager (Product Development)

TL;DR

Continuous Improvement Manager (Product Development): Driving continuous improvement across Business Units and Product Lines by reducing post-release BOM changes and optimizing the NPDI process with an accent on root cause analysis and data-driven insights. Focus on establishing monitoring frameworks, leading cross-functional initiatives to reduce downstream disruptions, and enhancing product data quality.

Location: Westerville, OH, United States. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Company

hirify.global is a global critical infrastructure and data center technology company providing power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain a global monitoring framework to track post-release BOM changes.
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies to identify systemic process gaps.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives with Design, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to reduce BOM change frequency.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards using Power BI or Tableau to measure improvement effectiveness.
• Standardize processes for BOM accuracy and completeness at the point of product release.
• Present data-driven findings and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in continuous improvement or process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience leading cross-functional improvement projects.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies and data visualization tools.
• Working knowledge of PLM/ERP systems and BOM structures.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Master's degree or MBA.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification.
• Experience applying data science techniques, such as predictive analytics or ML, to process improvement.
• Background in design engineering with hands-on BOM management experience.
• Familiarity with NPDI and stage-gate product development processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture focused on operational excellence, innovation, and high performance.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, respect, and diversity and inclusion.
• Opportunity to work with global, multi-site teams across different cultures.
• Environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development.