Continuous Improvement Engineer

Channahon, IL 60410

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Other Professional Job Number: Na277648626-1 Compensation: $85000-90000 / year

Job Description

Title: Continuous Improvement Engineer 

Location: Channahon, IL 

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Job Duties:
  • Work closely with production and support personnel to develop and optimize process settings and document as Standard Operating procedures (SOP).
  • Utilize engineering principles and data analysis to reduce variation in manufacturing processes, thereby improving operating efficiency in various parameters - rates, yields, downtime, cost, etc.
  • Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvement
  • Contribute to the culture and identifies opportunities to use principles and six sigma analyses to improve yields, downtime, cost
  • Develops and implements innovative solutions; research and recommend new manufacturing technology.

Qualifications:
  • Problem Solving – methodically work to establish root cause of process variation
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing - Standardized Work, 5S, TPM, etc.
  • Background in statistical process controls.
  • Excellent communication skills - professional and effective interaction across all levels of personnel with the organization.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite, PLC platforms, HMI, etc.



Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Ashley Schmitt
Technical Recruiter

Ashley Schmitt is a dedicated and experienced Senior Recruiting Team Lead passionate about empowering individuals through career opportunities. With an impressive track record of 8 years at Sterling, she has significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition and development strategies.

With a remarkable 12-year career in the field of recruiting, Ashley has garnered a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and trends. She has witnessed the ever-changing job market and thrived in guiding people through its complexities. For Ashley, the most rewarding aspect of recruitment is finding people roles that can genuinely improve their professional lives.

As a Senior Recruiting Team Lead, Ashley's leadership abilities shine through as she leads her team to excel in their roles. She believes in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where all team member's strengths are recognized and utilized to achieve collective success.

Advice for candidates from Ashley: “Reflect on your skill sets and what makes you happy, be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses. Strengthen your online presence and always be networking!”

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About Channahon, IL

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