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JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for independently identifying, prioritizing, and executing high-impact improvement initiatives across manufacturing and business operations. This role serves as a senior Lean and Six Sigma practitioner focused on delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. The Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer partners with operational leaders to identify opportunities, lead cross-functional projects, facilitate organizational change, and achieve sustainable operational and financial results. Success in this role is measured by the identification, execution, and sustainment of improvement initiatives that generate measurable operational and financial impact. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (COMPETENCIES): 

• Lead complex Lean, Six Sigma, and Operational Excellence projects from opportunity identification through implementation and sustainment 

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives and cost reduction targets 

• Identify, quantify, and achieve measurable cost savings through waste elimination, process optimization, and productivity improvement 

• Facilitate Kaizen events, Value Stream Mapping activities, and cross-functional problem-solving efforts 

• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies including 6S, SMED, Standard Work, Visual Management, DMAIC, A3, 8D, PDCA, SPC, and DOE 

• Analyze workflows, labor utilization, capacity, material flow, inventory, and operational performance to identify improvement opportunities 

• Develop business cases, validate financial benefits, and communicate project results to leadership 

• Establish controls, metrics, and standard work to sustain improvements, mentor continuous improvement engineers, and coach employees in continuous improvement methodologies 

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Business Operations to achieve improvement objectives 

• Assist in audit, compliance, and regulatory-related efforts as necessary 

• Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental policies in all process improvements 

• Attend training as needed or assigned 

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical, manufacturing engineering, engineering technology, operations management, or related field preferred. Associate degree required. 

• 6 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, process improvement, continuous improvement, operational excellence, or similar technical field 

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required; Black Belt certification preferred 

• Minimum 2 completed DMAIC or CI projects that demonstrate history of independently leading improvement projects and delivering measurable operational and financial results 

• Proven experience identifying, quantifying, and achieving cost savings through Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence initiatives 

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma methodologies 

• Experience with time studies, line balancing, capacity analysis, OEE improvement, material flow optimization, inventory reduction, and productivity improvement preferred 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Minitab, Visio, Power BI, and other process improvement software 

• Advanced analytical, project management, facilitation, organizational, and presentation skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple priorities 

• Willingness to develop an understanding of Indium Corporation products and services 

• Provide own source of transportation for any local/day travel, including travel between Indium Corporation facilities

SHIFT/SITE: 

Monday - Friday

1st Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm 

111 Business Park Drive, Utica, NY 

WAGE DISCLOSURE:

The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the range for the position. The actual range will vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position’s qualifications, and internal equity.

The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components include health, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, retirement plan, volunteer opportunities, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and many more.

$70,000 - $126,000 annually

Indium Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to building an innovative workforce. All qualified applicants will be given consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.