Continuous Improvement Engineer

4 weeks ago


Harvey IL United States Fuchs Lubricants Full time
MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.



Salary Range:

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.



Your areas of responsibility:


The Continuous Improvement Engineer will support our North American locations by defining, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes. This includes reviewing manufacturing practices through reporting and visual data and lean efficiency recommendations, equipment modifications and/or equipment replacement to support growth and efficiency efforts.



Specific responsibilities include:
  • Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls.
  • Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
  • Plan, design, implement, and manage integrated production systems that assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control. These systems will integrate people, information, equipment, processes, and energy throughout the life cycle of the product.
  • Establish new manufacturing systems and modern manufacturing practices, such as, but not limited to: Kanban inventory, 5S, lean, and time analysis, Six Sigma problem solving and resolution techniques, and statistical process control.
  • Establish methods, equipment, and layout of all direct and indirect jobs utilizing time-study.
  • Assignment of special projects in cost reduction, statistical process control, automation, facility layout among others.
  • Apply statistical methods and perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
  • Evaluate and validate internal SOP’s, Recipes and Specifications and other documents related to the adequate process functioning.
  • Travel Expectations – 20-30% of the time.


Qualifications we are looking for:
  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mathematics, Science or Related Manufacturing Field required.
  • 2+ years working experience in a manufacturing facility or related industry.
  • Must be able to implement and mentor others in Lean Manufacturing, SPC and Continuous Improvement Techniques. Green Belt training is preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office required. Experience with SAP preferred.


These are your benefits:


Fuchs offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.



Fuchs Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).

Do you have any questions? Jerry Martinez (Jerry.Martinez@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them

PandoLogic. Keywords: Continuous Improvement Engineer, Location: HARVEY, IL - 60426

  • Harvey, United States Fuchs Lubricants Full time

    MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success: FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow. We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the...


  • Kent, WA, United States GTT, LLC Full time

    Quality & Continuous Improvement EngineerContract Duration 6+ MonthsPay range - $48.67 to $59.49/hrJob Description:This Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer role is part of the Safety, Quality, & Mission Assurance team.This team is focused on monitoring and assessing processes that guide design, manufacture, and operations, ensuring system safety...


  • Kent, WA, United States GTT, LLC Full time

    Quality & Continuous Improvement EngineerContract Duration 6+ MonthsPay range - $48.67 to $59.49/hrJob Description:This Quality & Continuous Improvement Engineer role is part of the Safety, Quality, & Mission Assurance team.This team is focused on monitoring and assessing processes that guide design, manufacture, and operations, ensuring system safety...


  • Merritt Island, FL, United States GTT, LLC Full time

    Quality & Continuous Improvement EngineerContract Duration 6+ MonthsMandatory Skills:Bachelor of Engineering degree.2-5 years of proven experience in a Quality Engineer role in a production environment.Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 QM System and/or related quality systems and programs.Ability to support manufacturing schedules (first or second shift)...


  • Merritt Island, FL, United States GTT, LLC Full time

    Quality & Continuous Improvement EngineerContract Duration 6+ MonthsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor of Engineering degree.2-5 years of proven experience in a Quality Engineer role in a production environment.Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 QM System and/or related quality systems and programs.Ability to support manufacturing schedules (first or second...


  • Merritt Island, FL, United States GTT, LLC Full time

    Quality & Continuous Improvement EngineerContract Duration 6+ MonthsMandatory Skills:Bachelor of Engineering degree.2-5 years of proven experience in a Quality Engineer role in a production environment.Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9000 QM System and/or related quality systems and programs.Ability to support manufacturing schedules (first or second shift)...


  • Muskogee, OK, United States CaptiveAire Full time

    Company Profile:CaptiveAire is the nation's leading manufacturer of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, and now provides a complete solution of fans, heaters, ductwork and HVAC equipment. For over 40 years, we've led the industry with innovative technologies, unmatched service, competitive pricing, and rapid lead times.CaptiveAire maintains a network of...


  • Mesquite, NV, United States Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Full time

    COMPANY OVERVIEW: Crown is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products and equipment for consumer and industrial products. Crown's packaging for consumer products include steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household and other consumer products, glass bottles for beverage product and metal vacuum closures and steel...


  • Mesquite, NV, United States Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. Full time

    COMPANY OVERVIEW: Crown is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products and equipment for consumer and industrial products. Crown's packaging for consumer products include steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household and other consumer products, glass bottles for beverage product and metal vacuum closures and steel...


  • Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL, United States GTT, LLC Full time

    Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist Job Responsibilities: The Quality & Continuous Improvement Specialist will perform visual and dimensional inspections of internal flight hardware. As needed, support the review and inspection of supplier-related hardware. Document First Article Inspection Reports for internally produced hardware. Provide training...


  • Merritt Island, FL, United States GTT, LLC Full time

    Quality & Continuous Improvement SpecialistContract Duration 6+ MonthsRequired Qualifications:3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing and/or integration environmentFamiliarity with precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges)Ability to conduct in-process and closeout inspections per engineering drawing requirements and work...


  • Ozark, AR, United States Butterball Full time

    Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey...


  • Ozark, AR, United States Butterball Full time

    Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey...


  • Chicago, IL, United States Search Solution Group Full time

    JOB PURPOSE The Director of Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive quality assurance program while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This strategic role requires a deep understanding of quality management systems, quality assurance...


  • Tacoma, WA, United States The Pokémon Company International Full time

    *Get to know The Pokémon Company International*The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was...

  • Sr. Quality Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Harvey, United States Atkore International Full time

    Description Sr. Quality Engineer Who We Are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of...

  • Sr. Quality Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    Harvey, United States Atkore Full time

    Sr. Quality EngineerWho We Are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical,...


  • Alexandria, VA, United States Leidos Full time

    Description We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to perform as a Multi-Function Systems Analyst and be accountable for the quality of services delivered on the GSM-O II program.  The GSM-O II program is a 24x7x365 Global O&M performance-based services contract for the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN).  Services include:...


  • Bolingbrook, IL, United States G&W Electric Full time

    Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so...


  • Bolingbrook, IL, United States G&W Electric Full time

    Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so...