Job Description

Job Title:  Continuous Improvement Engineer

Location:  Cleveland, OH

Business Unit:  Team Wendy

About Avon Technologies:

We are a world leader in protective equipment, with a reputation for innovative design, high-performance quality and specialist materials expertise. Our two brands, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, supply our respiratory and head protection portfolio to customers across the globe from our manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. With over 900 talented people our shared purpose and core beliefs are to be #FIERCE about Protecting Lives. It's why we come to work - and it's what motivates us, every day, to do the best work we can.

Purpose of Position:

We are currently in search of a highly motivated Continuous Improvement Engineer who will be responsible for driving the improvement of manufacturing and production processes. The ideal candidate will utilize lean manufacturing principles and other advanced improvement concepts to optimize operational efficiency. As a Continuous Improvement Engineer you will be responsible for analyzing processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing strategies to improve productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness within an organization. This role involves using Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• . Process Optimization: Analyze current workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvement strategies.
• Lean & Six Sigma Implementation: Utilize methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Data Analysis: Collect and interpret data to measure process performance and identify areas for improvement.
• . Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments (production, quality, supply chain, etc.) to implement process improvements.
• Project Management: Lead and manage continuous improvement projects from inception to execution.
• Training & Development: Educate employees on best practices, process improvements, and lean methodologies.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and ensure continuous enhancement of processes.
• Automation & Technology Integration: Identify opportunities to implement automation and digital solutions for process efficiency.
• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Develop and execute strategies to reduce waste, improve resource utilization, and lower operational costs.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Continuous Improvement Engineer.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or other related field.
• Demonstrated experience in working with operations to enable cost savings and product quality improvement.
• Proven experience in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Excellent project management abilities, with a track record of successfully leading improvement initiatives.
• Experience with products through the full product lifecycle.
• Background in product development/manufacturing process.
• Experience with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Experience with Manufacturing scale up processes.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development Initiatives

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job.  While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserved the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary.

Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
 
U.S. Export Control laws and U.S. Government Department of Defense contracts and sub-contracts impose certain restrictions on companies and their ability to share export-controlled and other technology and services with certain "non-U.S. persons" (persons who are not U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents of the U.S., refugees, "Temporary Residents" (granted Amnesty or Special Agricultural Worker provisions), or persons granted asylum (but excluding persons in nonimmigrant status such as H-1B, L-1, F-1, etc.) or non-U.S. citizens.
 
To comply with these laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within Avon that may present access to export controlled technical data, Avon must assess employees' U.S. person status, as well as citizenship(s).
 
The questions asked in this application are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only.  Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.  The decision whether or not to file or pursue an export license application is at Avon's sole election.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without a sponsorship for employment visa status (e.e. H1B status).

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Cleveland, OH is $90,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually.  The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, type and years of experience within the industry, education, etc.

EOE, Including Vet/Disability