Continuous Improvement Engineer

Position Summary

The Continuous Improvement Engineer reports directly to the VP, Operations and is responsible for identifying and executing process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness within a manufacturing environment. Utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other data-driven methodologies, this role collaborates with cross-functional teams to implement sustainable improvements across production processes and systems. The engineer plays a key role in driving a culture of continuous improvement to support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities

• Drive Operational Efficiency: Support and implement initiatives aimed at enhancing manufacturing productivity, reducing waste, and improving overall equipment and process efficiency.
• Ensure Quality and Process Optimization: Continuously improve product quality and production workflows by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies and variability in processes.
• Lead Data-Driven Improvement Projects: Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other analytical methodologies to assess current operations and lead cross-functional teams in developing and executing sustainable improvement strategies.
  
  

Major Responsibilities

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify areas of inefficiency and recommend improvements.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to implement process changes.
• Conduct root cause analyses (RCA), value stream mapping, time studies, and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and visual work instructions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and track progress of improvement efforts.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to promote a culture of continuous improvement among operators and production admin staff.
• Participate in equipment layout optimization and factory workflow improvements.
• Support cost reduction efforts through process optimization, material utilization, and labor efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements during all improvement activities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools (certification preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to collect and interpret data to drive decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration.
• Proficient in CAD tools, Excel, and statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab).
• Self-starter with a hands-on approach and strong attention to detail.
  
  

Additional Details

• Requires traveling between sites (US/CA)
• On site position
• Bilingual is preferred (French/English)
  
  

How do we win? We win when we care. Care for our people. Care for our products. Care for our planet. Because when we can count on each other, we can count our collaborations as victories.

Vicwest welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.